Key facts
- CBH is upgrading its Mingenew grain receiver site in Western Australia.
- The upgrade will add 270,000 tonnes of permanent storage capacity.
- The site's total capacity will increase to 710,000 tonnes.
- New infrastructure includes seven open bulkhead storages and upgraded loading systems.
- The project aims to improve harvest efficiency and reduce grower delays.
Western Australian agri co-op CBH is undertaking a significant upgrade at its Mingenew grain receiver site, aiming to enhance efficiency and provide expanded storage for the Geraldton region. The project will add 270,000 tonnes of permanent storage, bringing the site's total capacity to 710,000 tonnes.
The development includes the construction of seven open bulkhead storages, two new 500 tonne per hour auger pit and conveyor loading systems, improved drainage, and site amenities. CBH states that this expansion will provide growers with greater confidence in the site's ability to handle larger and faster harvests, thereby reducing delays and minimizing standing crop risk during peak periods.
Nelson Aylmore, CBH's head of network planning, highlighted Mingenew's critical role in the Geraldton zone network and emphasized that the investment aligns with the company's Path to 2033 Strategy to keep pace with production and ensure reliable service for growers. The project also involves upgrading in-loading equipment and improving sampling and traffic flow.
The Shire of Mingenew has received a formal application from CBH for this expansion, which also encompasses associated developments on adjacent lots. The application details include the construction of a sample hut, platform, marshalling area, weighbridge, drive-over grid stacker, amenities building, and an internal road network. Public comments on the proposal are being accepted until November 28, 2025, with the Shire Council scheduled to determine the application on December 10, 2025.