Client: Pacific National Services Pty Ltd

Location: Parkes, NSW

Duration: 2 years

Value: $45 Million

Contract Type: Design and Construct

The Parkes Terminal Phase 2 (PP2) Expansion project is a major infrastructure development designed to support the introduction of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs) and the retirement of Reach Stackers at the Pacific National Parkes Intermodal Terminal. Taylor Rail Australia (TRA) was selected to lead the project due to its successful completion of the Parkes Siding 2 extension and Goobang Junction connection to the ARTC Mainline. TRA’s collaborative approach with Pacific National (PN) throughout the early contractor involvement (ECI) phase resulted in cost savings of over 30% to the project client budget, ensuring efficiency and value for money.

Having now achieved Practical Completion in March 2026, the scope of works for the PP2 expansion included comprehensive civil, rail, and services tasks. TRA was responsible for all material testing, surveys, and design, along with managing the establishment of site facilities, including construction water, access roads, and borrow pits. TRA’s self-performed plant deployment, combined with SME-owned equipment, ensured a reliable supply chain and lower operational costs, mirroring the successful strategies used in the Kewdale Container Freight Terminal, WA. Despite major adversarial weather conditions experienced through the contract duration, the terminal was delivered in a timely manner ensuring the RTG commissioning and commencement of operation were achieved on time and without delay to the client or interrupting operations throughout the construction.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered over 30% savings to the client budget through collaboration during the ECI phase.
• No operational disruptions to Pacific National during the terminal expansion.
• Completed extensive Civil, Rail and Services works packages including but not limited to
• 51,000m3 Bulk Earthworks
• 775m Transverse Drainage Lines
• 5000m Subsoil Drainage
• 3400m Combined Services Trenches
• 41 x 20m Dual Lumineer Light poles
• 28 Dual Head Hydrants
• 2 x Shore Power Connections
• 3,486m Structural Concrete Gantry Crane Beam
• 11,910m2 Sealed Access Roads
• 22,200m2 Concrete Hardstand
• 3,300m2 Asphalt HV Turning Facilities
• 2650m New Track Alignment
• 5 x Additional Turnouts
• Self-performed all works, ensuring cost efficiency and quality control.
• Practical completion achieved March 2026