The Port of Townsville has awarded a $4.5 million truck upgrade contract to RMS Engineering and Construction, a leader and operator of civil engineering solutions and structures.
The project, which will cover up to 20 triple road trains when finished, is scheduled to begin this week and is expected to be completed by early 2021.
The local company experienced is not responsible for the diversity of primary civilian projects in the port area. Recent paintings of the RMS civilian structure include the Berth four shipping terminal, which included digging and removing a variety of site fabrics, erosion and sediment control, drainage, paints and pavements.
RMS executive leader Richard McDonald said truck allocation would be the company’s expansion in northern Australia.
“This assignment will see about 16 full-time workers and many part-time jobs,” he said.
“The allocation of the multi-lane truck meeting domain reaches the structure of approximately 13,000 square meters of asphalt pavement for the preparation of road trains and other trucks prior to access to the port.
“Scope includes upgrades to existing stormwater sewers and wells, electrical work, landscaping and re-vegetation. We are very proud to be involved.”
Member for Townsville Scott Stewart said having a local firm take on the important work was good for jobs in Townsville.
“The overall total has felt the economic effects of COVID-19 and Queensland is immune,” he said.
“By proceeding to manage the physical response, we can now implement Queensland’s economic recovery plan.”
“The Port of Townsville plays a vital role in creating and sustaining direct and indirect jobs in the city and this $4.5 million project is an important part of helping the port grow in the future.”
Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) CEO Gary Mahon QTA appreciated the port’s investment.
“To increase our exports, it is important that effective operations can be carried out,” Mahon said.
“This investment will increase productivity and increase business confidence in trade.” Townsville Port’s Director-General of Infrastructure and Environment Marissa Wise said the facility would reduce congestion and protection at the port and along port access roads, while improving handling power and shipping operations.