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Hemmant Facility Expanded Brown and Hurley Network

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Brown and Hurley expanded its operations with a new full-service facility in Hemmant, supporting transport operators working near the Port of Brisbane.

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Facility Opened

The dealership group opened a new branch at 21 Inghams Place, Hemmant, on Monday, 1 September 2025. The site became a complete destination for truck sales, servicing, and parts. Brown and Hurley described the move as a step that would make its services more accessible to freight operators moving goods through the Port of Brisbane precinct.

Strategic Location

The Hemmant site is positioned just off the Port of Brisbane Motorway (M4) and only three minutes from Junction 102. This location provided straightforward access for heavy vehicles travelling to and from the port, one of Australia’s busiest gateways for freight and logistics. The positioning was highlighted as a key factor in reducing travel time for operators who rely on efficient turnaround to meet delivery schedules.

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Facility Features

The facility was established to include a stocked parts department with genuine components, a service centre staffed by experienced technicians, and truck sales with full aftersales support. By offering these services under one roof, the Hemmant branch was set up to provide what the dealership described as a “one-stop destination” for transport businesses.

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Business Context

Brown and Hurley has maintained a strong presence across Queensland for decades, and the Hemmant branch added to this network. The group said the expansion showed its focus on investing in areas with high demand, particularly logistics corridors that play a central role in the state’s freight movement.

Future Outlook

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According to Brown and Hurley, the new Hemmant facility was more than just an additional branch. The company said it reflected a longer-term commitment to transport operators by improving access to parts and services where they were most needed. By opening in the Port of Brisbane precinct, the dealership aimed to build stronger ties with customers and provide reliability and convenience for businesses operating in one of the state’s busiest freight hubs.

Published 4-Sep-2025

Incitec Pivot Lists Gibson Island Facility in Murarrie for Sale

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Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) has officially listed its 58-hectare Gibson Island facility in Murarrie for sale, marking a significant transition for the site, which ceased urea production in early 2023. The industrial property, featuring deepwater wharf access and extensive river frontage, is expected to attract strong interest from developers and logistics operators.

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Located at 282 Paringa Road, Murarrie, the Gibson Island facility has played a crucial role in Australia’s fertiliser industry since 1969. The site was the nation’s only urea producer using domestic natural gas, with operations focused on ammonia, urea, and ammonium sulphate manufacturing.

However, the boom in Queensland’s gas exports made it increasingly difficult for the plant to remain profitable. In January 2023, IPL ceased fertiliser production at the site and later announced plans to divest its fertiliser business while retaining its Dyno Nobel explosives division.

Gibson Island site
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Prime Industrial Land Hits the Market

The Gibson Island site spans 58 hectares and includes 1.165 kilometres of Brisbane River frontage with deepwater wharf access, making it one of the most sought-after industrial landholdings on the eastern seaboard.

Colliers Queensland, led by Simon Beirne, Rob Joyes, Peter Evans, and James Wilkie, is managing the sale, with expressions of interest closing on 13 March 2025. Mr Beirne emphasised the site’s strategic location within the Australia TradeCoast precinct, which is home to Brisbane Airport and the Port of Brisbane.

Why Developers Are Taking Notice

With Brisbane’s industrial land in high demand, the Gibson Island site is being positioned as the last large-scale development opportunity in the TradeCoast precinct. The region has seen a 136% increase in raw industrial land values over the past decade, with a 57% rise in just the last five years.

According to Colliers, capital values within Australia TradeCoast are 20-25% higher than other Brisbane industrial precincts due to superior infrastructure and proximity to key transport hubs. Rental rates also exceed those in other industrial zones by 5-15%, further underscoring the site’s value.

Market sources speculate that the property could fetch over $250 million, though no official price has been disclosed.

Gibson Island facility
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What’s Next for Gibson Island?

Later this year, IPL will relocate its fertiliser distribution centre from Gibson Island to a third-party facility at the Port of Brisbane, solidifying the company’s shift away from on-site manufacturing.

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With expressions of interest closing in March, the future of Gibson Island now rests in the hands of potential buyers—whoever acquires the site will be positioned to reshape Murarrie’s industrial landscape for decades to come.

Published 13-Feb-2025