Expressions of Interest Soon for Batch Plant

Published on 31 January 2025

Council will soon be calling for Expressions of Interest from commercial business operators for the disposal of Council’s concrete batch plant, as well as the facility's vehicles and equipment.

The Expressions of Interest received will inform Council’s decision regarding the future sale of the batch plant, which is at 183 Duchess Road, before Council invites for written tenders.

Council is looking at two options: selling the batch plant and land, with the new owners to operate on the site and have ownership of all of the associated equipment; or selling the batch plant, with the new owner to remove the existing infrastructure (including all gravel and soil pits), vehicles, and equipment.

The batch plant supplies ready-mix concrete and landscaping supplies (soil and gravel) for internal and external customers, with all products sourced from local suppliers.

The facility includes two agitator trucks, a single-axle tip truck, front-end loader, wheel loader, and a dual-cab utility.

Current Council employees assigned to the batch plant will be transferred to other operational areas within Council, with consultation with affected employees to be carried out.

The call for Expressions of Interest follows recommendations from financial advisors for Council to consider either selling the batch plant or divesting its operations to a commercial owner or operator.