Bowmans Intermodal - Australia's largest inland port is redefining logistics for Southern Australia. One of regional Australia's most significant projects for some years.

1. Bowmans Intermodal
Australia’s largest inland port –
servicing Australia, servicing the world

2. Australia’s largest inland
freight terminal
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide competitive and secure road / rail
container transfer and storage infrastructure
to Australian importers and exporters with
assured access to the ports of Adelaide,
Melbourne and Darwin.
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3. Bowmans Intermodal
30,000
full TEU per annum
since 2003
Whydoesitexist?
BowmansIntermodalis
recognisedasaneffectiveroad/
railinterchangewhichprocesses
thehighestvolumeofcontainers
ofanyregionalinlandportin
Australia.Itoffersefficientshort
haulandinterstaterailfreight
serviceswhicharegearedtomeet
theneedsofinterconnectingports.
The integration of road, rail and intermodal
value adding logistical support contributes to
productivity improvements in the context of
physical distribution and storage of products
destined for local, interstate and international
markets. As a consequence companies relocating
to the site can have an expectation of significant
improvements to operational productivity and
returns on investment.
WhynewbusinessatBowmans
willsucceed
The site is located 100km North of Adelaide
and geographically is not only conveniently
placed in relation to Adelaide’s capital city
services and the Port of Adelaide, but is also
strategically relevant to South Australia’s
burgeoning mining industry in the context
of receiving, storing and redistributing that
industry’s product needs. Additionally Bowmans
Industrial Estate has the capacity to service the
region’s primary producers.
Bowmans Intermodal has its own on site rail
facility which connects directly with the main
State and National railway network.
Whatisit?
BowmansIntermodalisthe
largestinlandimport/export
intermodal,linkeddirectlytoasea
portinAustraliaandisrecognised
byalllevelsofgovernmentasa
significantstrategicasset,both
inthecontextofSouthAustralia
andasanintegralcomponent
oftheinterstaterailnetwork.
Againstthatbackgroundthereis
apositiveattitudefromrelevant
authoritiestotheprincipleof
furtherdevelopmentswithinthe
Bowmansindustrialestate.
The Intermodal offers an integrated shipping
container management facility providing secure
receipt, storage and washing facilities with direct
access to the ports of Adelaide and Melbourne.
Utilisation of Bowmans Intermodal has grown
strongly since its establishment in 2003 with
a number of significant exporters already
established in the industrial precinct, all of
whom use the road / rail container exchange
infrastructure to increase their competitiveness
in their respective export markets. In excess
of 30,000 full TEU equivalents are currently
processed at the Bowmans site annually.
Bowmans Intermodal offers container storage,
handling,andcleaningfacilities.ThesiteisDAFF
accreditedandhasrefrigeratedreeferpointsavailable
forclientstradinginperishablegoods.Thefacility’s
systems are linked to the Port of Adelaide at Outer
Harbour and to the Port of Melbourne ensuring
effective communication with rail transit
terminals , shippinglinesandrailoperators.
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4. BowmansIndustrialEstate
The industrially zoned area covers 600
hectares and is segregated from residential
developmentsallowing24hour,7dayaweek
operations.
The park is serviced by onsite railway
infrastructure which connects directly to
thePortsofAdelaideandDarwinwithfurther
linkagetothePortofMelbourne.Thesitealso
has the potential for operational flexibility
to satisfy the storage and redistribution
requirements for all industries. A number
of train access slots are contracted for users
oftheBowmansintermodalfacility.Allrail
operations are fully certified.
The site is serviced by over 30000M2
of
hardstand areas which provide container
storage, cleaning and movement facilities
with a number of refrigerated reefer points
available to operators situated in the
industrial precinct.
Principalaccesstotheindustrialzoneisfrom
amajorsealedroadwhichconnectsHighway
one (Port Wakefield) with Balaklava. A fully
developed bitumen road provides entry to
various sections of the industrial area. The
industrial zone is situated 100 KM North of
Adelaide’s CBD.
Location
Itslocationisstrategically
importantfortheState’smining
industrygivenitscapabilityto
receive,storeandredistributeboth
hazardousandothermaterials
withthecapacitytoprovide
upto1000metrebufferzones.
Additionally,Bowmansiswell
positionedtobecomefurther
involvedwithcompaniesinvolved
inbothinputsandoutputsinthe
contextofprimaryproduction.
Geographicallytheparkisaboutmidwaybetween
PortWakefieldandBalaklavawithbothofthese
centresofferingapooloflocallabourandmodestly
pricedresidentialproperties.Balaklavaisthe
region’sservicehubwithfullydevelopedshopping
facilitiesandsignificanttertiaryinfrastructure
inthecontextofeducation,medical,aged
accommodationandhospitalcare.Thereisavibrant
socialethosintheregionandinparticularthelocal
communitiesenjoytopclasssportingandcultural
facilitieswhichembraceawiderangeofpursuits.
Commerciallytherearesignificantengineering,
ITandcivilworksfacilitiesavailableonalocal
basis.Similarlybanking,legalandaccounting
professionalsareinplacetoservicelocalbusiness.
Bowmans
Road Train Access
Existing Rail
Industrial Zone
SITE LEGEND
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5. Bowmans Intermodal
Brisbane
Darwin
Adelaide
BOWMANS
Sydney
MELBOURNE
Canberra
perth
Pt pirie
Pt augusta
adelaide
wallaroo
whyalla
BOWMANS
13km Balaklava
152km Pt Pirie
25
Railservices
permonth
Closeproximity
tokeymineral,
agricultural&
wineoperations310km Whyalla
110km Adelaide
25
11km Pt Wakefield
(Nearest Township)
ARTC
Brookefield Rail
Genesse &Wyoming
Major Roads
Export Terminal
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7. Bowmans Intermodal
Bowmans Intermodal has
the resources, passion and
know-how to deliver best
result systems solutions
across a broad range
of storage and freight
requirements.

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9. Bowmans Intermodal
Key Site Capacity and
Capability
Container Precinct
• Containers are parked on hardstand
for delivery of just in time to Ports
• Consolidation opportunities
for users
• Staging and container packing
• Container fumigation on site
» Bowmans Intermodal has been operating since 2003
» Handles 30,000 full TEU per annum
» A main Port and Interstate route connection by road and rail
» 30,000m2
hard stand area capable of handling over 50,000m2
Workforce
• Site employs a stable workforce
of 75 with staff living in the area
Nearest township
• Nearest township is Balaklava
Recognition
• Recognised as the only current
intermodal operation in SA,
originating around 10% of SA’s
export container freight
Storage/Handling Capability
• Bowmans has 600 hectares of
industrial land available
• Consolidation of materials for
transport by rail is at a single
location
Servicing – Rail and Road
• Site is located adjacent to the main
North, South, East West ARTC
national rail network
• Currently 25 services a month to the
Adelaide Port and beyond
Integrated Container
Handling Depot
• Change from Road to Rail which
provides an established handling
capability
• Freight Aggregation Recognition
The site operates 24hours/day
7 days/week.
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10. SECURE SAFE
SECURE SAFE
Material Storage, Handling
Consolidation
• 30000 M2
sealed hardstand
• On site container lifting equipment
• Container washing facility
• Major ability for storage growth
Refrigerated Container Storage
• Refrigerated reefer points on site
• In transit or holding storage
• Rail access to Ports of Adelaide,
Melbourne and Darwin
Mining
• Interim storage for inputs / outputs
• Rolling stock parking
• 24 hour, 7 day operations
Agriculture
• DAFF accredited
• Secure bio diversity
Freight
Road, Rail, Ports
• On site road / rail interchange
• Assured rail to port to sea access
• Adjacent to National Highway 1
Dangerous Goods Handling
• 1km clearance zone available
• Remote from residential
• Material handling capability
Industry
Capability, Flexibility, Efficiency
Bowmans Intermodal is an established road/rail exchange
infrastructure with a proven record of quality service to the mining,
primary production and other industry sectors.
Bowmans ensures
secure and safe handling
of Dangerous Goods in
transit and on site
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11. Bowmans Intermodal
Future expansion and
development
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Opportunities
It is of note that the Bowmans Industrial
Estate and its associated intermodal facility
are acknowledged at all levels of government
as being of strategic importance and this has
been formally noted in a number of government
reports and strategic plans. There is a track
record from government of taking a positive
view on new developments in the area and local
government in particular, represented by the
Wakefield Regional Council, has used its best
endeavours to facilitate timely approvals and
associated processes.
Parcels of land are available from 4 hectares
through to larger areas by negotiation.
Please direct enquiries regarding acquisition of
land and associated site developments to
Malcolm May
Phone(08)88620022;emailmmay@balco.com.au
Bowmans Intermodal has long-
term infrastructure expansion
plans and is attractive for
terminal operators (private
sector tenants) and businesses
where the location immediately
adjacent to freight is of vital
importance.
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12. Bowmans Intermodal
27 Edith Terrace
Balaklava SA 5461
Ph: +61 (08) 8862 0022
Fax: +61 (08) 8862 0080