Major upgrade underway at Mingenew
Work is progressing at a major upgrade of CBH’s Mingenew receival site, installing permanent storage capacity and improving receival efficiency to better support growers across the Geraldton Zone.
Mingenew is the largest upcountry receival site in Area 2 and plays a critical role in servicing local growers and supporting the accumulation of grain into CBH’s export supply chain.
Once complete, the project will construct 270,000 tonnes of storage and increase the site’s total capacity to 710,000 tonnes, helping replace lower-spec storage and ensuring the site can continue to service growers in the Mingenew catchment.
What’s included in the upgrade?
The Mingenew project includes:
• Construction of seven open bulkhead storages, delivering an 270,000 tonnes of capacity
• Two new 500 tonne per hour auger pit and conveyor loading systems to service the new permanent storage
• Replacement of an existing sample hut with a dual spear Type 11 sample hut, increasing available spears from two to three
• Improved drainage, mains power enabling works and site amenities.
Supporting growers during harvest
The upgrade will deliver practical benefits for growers by improving site efficiency and increasing reliable permanent storage capacity.
With more permanent capacity on site, the project will help reduce reliance on lower-spec storage and harvest-only workarounds, while upgraded fixed inloading equipment and improved sampling infrastructure will help reduce cycle times.
“For growers, that means greater confidence the site can continue to perform during larger and faster harvests, helping reduce delays and minimise standing crop risk at peak times,” Geraldton Zone Manager Colette Newton said.
Strengthening the Geraldton network
CBH Head of Network Planning Nelson Aylmore said the investment would strengthen grower service outcomes while supporting the long-term performance of the Geraldton Zone network.
“Mingenew is a critical site in our Geraldton Zone network, and this investment is about ensuring we can continue to support growers with reliable, efficient receival capacity now and into the future,” Mr Aylmore said.
“By installing permanent storage, upgrading in-loading equipment and improving sampling and traffic flow, this project will help make harvest more efficient for growers while also strengthening the performance of the wider network.”
“This investment supports our Path to 2033 Strategy by ensuring our network keeps pace with production and continues to provide reliable and efficient service for growers.”
