Project Update | Mackay Bulk Sugar Terminal and feature on 7News Mackay

Mackay Bulk Sugar Terminal Project Update Aerial View

Works are progressing well with the Mackay Bulk Sugar Terminal Reroofing project for client Sugar Terminals Limited, and were pleased to be a part of a feature on 7News Mackay to showcase the progress to date.

The project is the delivery of a $12 million dollar facelift for one of the giant sheds at Mackay Sugar Terminal.

More than 60 people – around a third from Mackay and the rest from regional Queensland – are working to replace 330 tonnes of roof sheeting at the terminal, to extend the life of Shed 1 by at least 40 years.

The 7-month project began in February 2020 and will replace ageing roofing on one of the four sheds at the site with new aluminium cladding. The project will also upgrade and strengthen structural steel elements of the 300-metre long shed, which can store up to 130,000 tonnes of raw sugar.

Mackay-based Non-executive Director for STL, Tony Bartolo, said the project was on track for completion in September.

“STL’s $12 million investment is in good hands. Principal contractor V2R Projects and other regional contractors such as DGH Engineering are applying their knowledge and experience to extend the life of Mackay sugar terminal,” Mr Bartolo said.

V2R Projects Managing Director Shaun McBain said the work was technically challenging with “high risk” activities taking place over 18,000 square metres of roofing.

“It’s a technical job, with a lot of the work taking place 20 metres up in the air and a team of more than 60 now on site to ensure the facilities remain operational throughout the
annual sugar crushing season,” Mr McBain said.

Mackay Bulk Sugar Terminal Project Update Aerial View

Aerial view of the project – June 2020

  • Mackay Bulk Sugar Terminal Project Update June 2020

    Tony Bartolo for STL and Paul Chambers Project Manager for V2R Projects speaking with 7News Mackay

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    Tony Bartolo for STL and Paul Chambers Project Manager for V2R Projects speaking with 7News Mackay

  • Mackay Bulk Sugar Terminal Project Update Team

    Tony Bartolo for STL and Paul Chambers Project Manager for V2R Projects speaking with 7News Mackay

To read the full Media Release from Sugar Terminals Limited visit https://sugarterminals.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/200625-STL-Mackay-BST-Reroofing-Update.pdf

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Shaun McBain is the Managing Director of V2R Projects.

With more than 30 years experience, Shaun is able to lead the team in end-to-end delivery and development of innovative and cost-effective design and construction methodologies. Throughout his career, Shaun has delivered highly technical and challenging construction projects across Australia. His ability to bring together agile, innovative, and committed project teams ensures certainty of delivery and quality assets of long-term value for our partners and clients.