One of Australia’s biggest fertiliser suppliers has begun work on a $70 million fertiliser distribution centre (DC) in Western Australia, after a fire destroyed the company’s existing bulk fertiliser site in February.
Since the fire, the Fremantle Ports Authority has supported Nutrien Ag Solutions to continue operating at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct to meet the needs of its customers.
“My government is committed to locking in quality local jobs and a strong economy for the long term, and is working to futureproof Perth’s major industrial precinct with $20 million to expand capacity at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct and other investments,” WA Premier Roger Cook said.
The new, larger DC – to be located just two kilometres from the previous facility at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct – will increase the company’s bulk granular fertiliser storage capacity by 20 per cent, to 130,000 tonnes.
Combined with a new, streamlined distribution process, the centre will ensure WA’s world-leading farmers have guaranteed access to fertilisers when they need them.
The single biggest on-farm investment, fertilisers are supplied by Nutrien Ag Solutions to grain, pasture and horticulture operators.
“This new facility increases Nutrien Ag Solutions capacity, securing supply so that farmers can access fertiliser at the right time to optimise yields. WA’s agricultural sector is integral to our state’s economy and a key industry in the Cook Labor government’s plan to diversify WA,” Jackie Jarvis, Agriculture and Food Minister, said.
“I welcome this significant investment by Nutrien Ag Solutions that will support our farmers to remain internationally competitive, drive economic growth and create local jobs.”
Bolstering the jetty is key to transforming the surrounding precinct into a Global Advanced Industries Hub, which will create long-term local jobs and diversify the state’s economy.
Nutrien Ag Solutions’ new facility is expected to be operational in 2026.