STL’s existing port facility comprising of wharf, shiploader, conveyors and storage shed was used only for the export of sugar and wood pellets. The terminal was currently under-utilised and STL found an opportunity for exporting other commodities through the terminal including silica, ilmenite, magnetite, feldspar, grains, soils and gypsum. Linear engineering were engaged to design modifications for existing equipment and new equipment necessary for operation of the existing shiploader with the other commodities.
Some of the main challenges of this project:
Some key components delivered as part of the design:
Onshore infrastructure
Offshore infrastructure and shiploader
Linear Engineering is honored to announce that the Port of Bundaberg Common User Facility, developed in collaboration with Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) and Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), has been awarded the esteemed 2024 Bulk Handling Facility of the Year at the Australian Bulk Handling Awards. This prestigious recognition, presented at the Australian Bulk Handling Expo in Melbourne, highlights the facility’s groundbreaking design and its impact on reducing export costs while driving new trade opportunities for the Bundaberg region.
The Common User Facility, with its advanced conveyor system capable of loading up to 2,000 tonnes per hour, was designed to handle a wide variety of bulk commodities, from minerals to agricultural products. This achievement reflects the facility’s potential to increase port throughput by over 500%, making it a cornerstone for regional economic development.
Linear Engineering is proud to have played a critical role in the project’s engineering and design, contributing to a facility that is not only efficient and cost-effective but also prioritizes environmental sustainability and community integration. This award-winning project demonstrates the power of collaborative engineering in building a lasting impact on regional trade and growth.
