The new facility at Pinkenba in Brisbane will store up to 10,000 tonnes of hot bitumen – enough to seal a single lane road from Brisbane to Cairns.
Speaking at the launch, Shell Australia Chairman Russell Caplan said the facility would help meet demand created by the State Government’s South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan.
Mr Caplan said that Shell understood the need to deliver major projects on time and for building roads this meant a reliable supply of bitumen.
“Shell has worked closely with contractors and the Queensland Department of Main Roads to understand future bitumen demands in this region,” he said.
“This investment is the result of these discussions and is a great example of industry working in close cooperation with government.
“Shell’s $10 million investment will give us the flexibility to make more specialised bitumen available for major road projects in south east Queensland.
“Specialised grades are needed to construct pavements that cope with high road temperatures and the demands of increased traffic volumes.
“This means roads that last longer and need less maintenance – resulting in fewer disruptions to the driving public.”
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Paul Zennaro - paul.zennaro@shell.com - 03 8823 4175 or 0409 528 616
