Nutrien Ag Solutions’ new Western Australian bulk fertiliser distribution centre will ensure more supply for farmers, the company says
Leading provider of crop inputs and farm services Nutrien Ag Solutions has commenced work on a new efficient bulk fertiliser distribution centre in Rockingham, Western Australia.
Nutrien Ag Solutions says the $70 million investment will serve farmers and enable food production for both domestic and export markets.
Its existing Kwinana Jetty facility will continue to supply farmers with fertiliser throughout the 2025 season, prior to the new East Rockingham facility becoming operational in 2026.
“Nutrien understands the importance of having safe, efficient and reliable supply chains and that requires investment in essential infrastructure – such as our new 130,000 metric tonne facility,” Nutrien Ag Solutions managing director Kelly Freeman says.
“Nutrien’s investment is a continuation of our commitment to the Australian market and our desire to create a more robust supply chain to mitigate risks and support the economic stability of Western Australia’s $16 billion agricultural industry.
“This bigger, more efficient facility not only strengthens Nutrien’s capability to serve farmers but also reinforces Western Australia’s role as a key agricultural hub for food production and exports.”
The new site, located just two kilometres from Nutrien’s current facility, will feature three undercover outloads, more slots for storage, twin blending lines, pits and wheel washers on site for trucks.
New dedicated loading equipment with improved loading systems will also feature, allowing improved speeds and operating conditions for both site personnel and the customers’ trucks being loaded.
Nutrien Ag Solutions west region director Andrew Duperouzel says the new facility will give the company approximately 20 per cent more bulk fertiliser storage for WA.
“Granular fertiliser is a key input for farmers who need to apply it at the right time to maximise their crops, so ready access at the right time is critical,” he says.
“The new facility adds certainty of supply for farmers in an environment where global supply chain issues are one of their greatest risks.
“Our investment will mean more fertiliser can be stored and more efficiently blended and loaded out to farmers.”