Freezer Complex, Oakey, Brisbane
- Project Type
- Cold Store
- Client
- Oakey Abattoir Pty Ltd
- Project Value
- AUD 8 million
- Project Period
- 1996
- Current Status
- Completed
Services
- Master Plan
- Detailed Design
- Site Supervision
- Project Management
Project Description
A freezer complex was planned at Oakey Abattoir to complement the existing carton chilling and freezing operations and to accommodate future expansion of the plant.
The building measured 66 metres x 39 metres x 12 m high. The main operating area was a suspended slab consisting of precast beams and slab panels.
The expansion included the following features:
- Automated carton conveyor systems
- Automated plate freezer units
- Palletising areas
- Freezer store
- Loading docks
Cullen Grummitt & Roe carried out the structural design of the building and was responsible for the planning and co-ordination, contract administration and engineering inspection of the building works during construction.