Undertaken over 12 weeks, Railroad Transport’s new ‘Logistics Hub’, located within the Kewdale Freight Terminal has been designed to store and process a broad range of freight, from small packages to large, ready-to-freight containerised goods. The new facility comprises a 6,000 square metre warehouse and 15,000 square metres of hardstand for the long and short term storage of containers and heavy haulage vehicles.
The terminal facility incorporates an impressive administration office that has been fitted with the latest digital video conferencing technology in the main meeting room, as well as an extensive mezzanine storage area and provides modern facilities for the team. The facility also includes dual loading docks that provide concurrent rear and side loading capability for two semi-trailers, and self-levelling docks to the rear of each vehicle. It is illuminated by a combination of energy efficient LED high-bay lighting, and translucent roof sheeting to ensure high visibility whilst reducing power usage.
The surrounding hardstand is a combination of concrete and asphalt paving, created using GPS guided excavation and grading equipment as well as digital modelling for the site. The hardstand construction also includes a certified weighbridge and a specialist glass processing area.
The McMahon Services team completed the demolition of existing structures, in preparation for the new warehouse. The construction of the warehouse base structure and warehouse slab incorporated fibre reinforced concrete technology with an automated laser screed to ensure accuracy across the vast expanse of the warehouse floor.
A combination of garrison and chain-link fencing was installed around the perimeter of the property, with automated sliding gates for both the general and heavy vehicle entrances. The facility is protected by a comprehensive digital CCTV and advanced security system, as well as energy efficient LED external flood lighting surrounding the facility.
McMahon Services worked collaboratively with the client to deliver this project in an accelerated 12 week time frame, and were able to pass on cost savings due to the shared risk approach.
