GPA engineers the critical infrastructure that moves Australia’s grain, fertiliser and resources to market, from conveyors and transfer stations to stockpiles, silos, ship loaders and wharves.
Our Services
- Conveyor, Transfer Chute & Materials Handling System Design
- Stockyards, Stackers & Reclaimers
- Ship Loaders, Unloaders & Bulk Terminal Infrastructure
- Grain, Fertiliser & Agricultural Handling Facilities
- Tanks, Pipelines, Pumping & Bulk Liquid Transfer Systems
- Mechanical Equipment Upgrades & Replacement
- Wharf, Jetty & Port Infrastructure Upgrades
- Electrical Infrastructure, HV/LV Distribution & Motor Control Centres
- Control Systems, SCADA & Automation
- Operational Technology & Digital Asset Solutions
- Asset Integrity, Reliability & Asset Management
- Asset Life Extension & Brownfield Upgrades
- Debottlenecking, Throughput Improvement & Capacity Expansion
- Condition & Useful Life Assessments
- Combustible Dust, Hazardous Area & Safeguarding Assessments
- Shutdown Engineering & Brownfield Troubleshooting
- Digital Inspection, Asset Data & ERP Support
- Owner’s Engineer & Third Party Works Assurance
- Decarbonisation, Electrification & Energy Efficiency Projects
GPA keeps bulk materials moving safely, reliably and efficiently across grain, fertiliser, mining and export infrastructure. We support clients to improve throughput, extend asset life, reduce operational risk and deliver upgrades within the constraints of live operating facilities.
We understand the realities of bulk handling operations, including wear, dust, ageing infrastructure, access limitations and tight shutdown windows. Whether addressing recurring maintenance issues, capacity constraints or future investment planning, GPA develops practical solutions that improve performance while minimising operational disruption.
Many facilities are operating well beyond their original design life. GPA helps asset owners understand condition, forecast future performance and prioritise investment through clear, risk-based assessments that support maintenance, operational and capital decisions.
GPA’s knowledge and experience extends to:
Asset Inspection & Life Extension
Condition assessments, structural integrity and remaining life evaluations.
Reliability & Maintenance
Reducing downtime and recurring operational issues.
Capacity & Expansion
Debottlenecking, throughput improvements and facility upgrades.
Operational Delivery
Delivering upgrades with minimal production impact.
Export Infrastructure
Ports, terminals and bulk materials handling infrastructure.
Risk & Compliance
Managing safety, risk and regulatory obligations.
From mine and processing plant interfaces to grain receival, storage terminals, ports and marine export, we help owners expand capacity, fix what is failing and plan what comes next.
Digital Engineering, AI & Systems
Asset information is only valuable if it can be easily accessed, understood and acted upon. Through digital engineering, asset registers, 3D models and AI-enabled workflows, GPA turns inspection and engineering data into practical decision-making tools. Whether integrating with platforms such as SAP and Maximo or building tailored solutions, the result is asset information that supports maintenance planning, risk management and long-term performance.
Ports, Bulk Handling and the Energy Transition
Ports and bulk handling facilities are under increasing pressure to reduce emissions and manage energy costs. GPA evaluates and implements practical energy transition solutions, from renewable integration, hybrid power systems and microgrids through to feasibility and strategic studies for producing, storing and exporting hydrogen, ammonia and biofuels.
