Joseph Engineering Pty secure $6 million fender upgrade at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s oldest wharf

A $6 million project is set to future proof one of the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s oldest wharves. Read more about the fender upgrade here:

A $6 million project is set to commence at the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s oldest wharf this month.

Local marine contractor Joseph Engineering Pty Ltd was awarded the huge fender upgrade, which will support job growth in the region while future-proofing Auckland Point Wharf 1.

The works will also aim to improve berthing for vessels, by modernising the existing timber fender system.

Features of the project include new marine pylons, buffer and securing equipment to replace the old structure and extend the life of the Auckland Point wharves.

Once complete the wharf will be able to handle larger cruise vessels to visit Gladstone in the future, along with potential ‘roll on roll off’ cargo vessels for the import of vehicles.

Chief Operating Officer Craig Walker said the upgrade was vital for economic growth in the region and will sustain GPC’s operations.

A $6 million project is set to commence at the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s oldest wharf this month.

“Joseph Engineering has worked with GPC over many years delivering some fantastic outcomes. It shows the capability we have here in this internationally recognised port,” Mr Walker said.

“We will soon be able to welcome larger vessels to our Auckland Point facility to import and export commodities such as, general cargo, roll on roll off equipment, agriculture, containers and bulk liquids well into the future.

“The facility has been operating since the 1920s when horses and cattle were exported even before coal.

“It’s an exciting development for the port and it is humbling to see the facility’s history will live on with the new upgrades.”

A Central Queensland business will commence a fender upgrade on the Gladstone Ports Corporations' oldest wharf this month.

Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher said the multimillion-dollar project is more evidence of the State Government investing in Queensland’s future.

“The project will support local jobs including up to 20 jobs through Joseph Engineering and dozens more with local suppliers making the piles, fender frames and fenders,” he said.

“This wharf is one of the many jewels in Gladstone’s crown, so it’s great to see the upgrade underway.”

Works are scheduled to be complete mid-2022.