Australia’s Infrastructure Challenge is One of Distance
Australia is facing a unique infrastructure challenge: distance.
Additionally, Australia must manage population growth, urbanization and aging infrastructure as it increases demand for the systems that support modern life, from transportation and water networks to hospitals, ports, railways and data centers.
Across a continent of huge scale, building infrastructure isn’t simply about having the right materials or expertise. It’s about getting them to the right place, reliably and at the scale and specification required. This is where CRH has a distinctive role to play.
In Australia, building the infrastructure of the future means overcoming the challenge of distance. Through our connected businesses across Australia, we combine local expertise with the scale, locations and logistics capabilities to support infrastructure wherever it’s needed.
Did you know?
CRH operates 200 locations in
Australia, connecting all 6 states.
That’s an impressive network to meet the
demands of one of the world’s most
geographically dispersed
construction markets.
Silo D at our Port Melbourne Cement
Terminal is the world’s largest
multi-compartment cement silo,
holding ~50,000 tons of cement.
Our Port Melbourne Cement Terminal
features self-unloading vessels, which can
unload 1,320 tons of cement per hour.
Connected by design, positioned for growth
As demand for critical infrastructure across transportation, reindustrialization and water continues to grow, CRH’s connected businesses and nationwide footprint are well positioned to support customers no matter where they are in the country of Australia.
Our strategically-located asset network and integrated logistics capabilities provides a strong competitive advantage.
Port Melbourne Cement Terminal
The Port Melbourne Cement Terminal is one of Australia’s most strategically important cement supply hubs, serving Victoria’s construction market from a prime location within the Port of Melbourne. Approximately 75% of the state’s cement demand passes through this facility! The terminal can receive product from self-unloading vessels at rates of up to 1,320 tons per hour and simultaneously load four truck lanes for onward distribution to customers across Victoria.
Yarraville Grinding Station
Located on Melbourne’s inner western waterfront, the Yarraville Grinding Station is a key component of CRH’s cementitious materials strategy in Australia. The site was the country’s first facility dedicated to grinding granulated blast furnace slag, positioning it at the forefront of supplementary cementitious materials development. Through its integrated network, the site processes imported materials and connected them to downstream concrete, packaged products, building materials and infrastructure solutions.
Examples of our work modernizing Australia
Building a Rail Network to Transform Travel Across South East Queensland
CRH is building a rail network to transform travel across South East Queensland to support increasing demand on infrastructure to keep the community connected.
Kangaroo Island Port Upgrade Concrete that Goes the Distance
In order to complete key infrastructure works on Kangaroo Island, Adbri, a joint venture with CRH, worked to provide a specialized concrete solution.
Adbri’s Contribution to the Western Sydney Airport
The construction of Western Sydney Airport stands as one of Australia's most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects of the decade- a catalyst for economic growth and a gateway to the nation's future.
CRH Helps Keep Vital Harbor Open for Pacific Island Nation
The Queen Sālote International Wharf is a major artery for inbound cargo arriving in Tonga. To upgrade this critical infrastructure, the customer called upon Adbri, a CRH joint venture, from almost 3,000kms away.