Beveridge
The Beveridge Intermodal Precinct will play a central role in strengthening Australia’s national freight network and supporting the future growth of Melbourne’s northern corridor.
About Beveridge Precinct
Located in Melbourne, the heart of Australia’s freight industry, this project will help transform the nation’s supply chain and importantly, lower costs for Australian businesses and families.
Beveridge Intermodal Precinct’s strategic location on the Inland Rail route means this 900 hectare-site with 400 hectares of developable land has the ability to offer the efficiency of double-stacked container services for 1,800-metre freight trains to Perth via Parkes, and to Brisbane on completion of Inland Rail.
The precinct will significantly enhance competition in the rail freight sector by ensuring independent, open access arrangements for all industry participants and offer the ability to provide freight services across Melbourne and through to Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
Beveridge will be a sustainable and future-proofed intermodal precinct – combining automation, electrification and renewable energies. Stage 1 will deliver Melbourne’s only terminal capable of receiving and servicing double-stacked Inland Rail trains and will target operations in mid-2028 with initial capacity for up to 200,000 TEU annually. Stage 2 will include a co-located industrial warehouse precinct and terminal capacity expansion and on completion, will be able to process around 500,000 TEU per year.
In addition, the development has around 500 hectares of land preserved for green wedge and other long-term environmental and social benefits and will also have complementary activities including food & beverage and lifestyle amenities, accommodation, and servicing.
National Intermodal’s landholding will allow for expansion of the precinct in the future.
Timeline
2023
Concept and business case
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2023 – 2025
Design and planning
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- We are here
2026 – 2028
Construction
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2028 +
Operations
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The Beveridge Intermodal Precinct will be part of the regions for generations to come and being connected with our local community is a priority.
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stakeholder meetings
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total webpage hits
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community interactions across five shopping‑centre pop‑ups
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community members participated in local drop‑in sessions and Town Halls
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project letters delivered to local dwellings in the Beveridge and Wallan postcodes
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Facebook users reached by project advertisements
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completed community surveys
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emails received via the project inbox
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Community Feedback
Community feedback has played an important role in shaping the development of the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct. The feedback gathered to date has helped us understand what matters most to the community and what needs to be considered to minimise impacts and address concerns.
Community input has directly informed:
- Engagement approach and communication channels
- Technical studies undertaken as part of the Project
- Measures to manage and minimise potential impacts
- Proposed construction management and planning
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Planning and Approval
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – Preliminary Documentation
The below documents are provided under Information for Assessment on Preliminary Documentation under Section 95B of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The documentation is available for viewing for a period of 10 business days from 5 May 2025 to 16 May 2025 inclusive. The documents have been updated to respond to public submissions received during the public comment period.
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A place to build a long-term career
Beveridge Intermodal Precinct will be built over time and operate for decades. That means ongoing work, not just during construction but well into the future.
In the early stages, most roles will support building the terminal and surrounding precinct.
As the precinct becomes operational, jobs will shift into day-to-day freight and logistics, including:
- Terminal operations
- Warehousing and distribution
- Freight coordination
- Maintenance and site services
As the site grows, so will the range of roles and opportunities available.
Built with local capability
We’re prioritising participation from Melbourne’s north. Beverage Intermodal Precinct is more than a precinct—it’s a long-term investment in regional capability.
A locally embedded workforce strengthens:
- Operational continuity
- Skills development across the logistics sector
- Economic resilience in surrounding communities
Evolving opportunities in a growing precinct
Employment at Beveridge will grow and change as the precinct develops:
Construction phase
- Civil works and infrastructure delivery
- Engineering and project management
- Site operations
Operations phase
- Terminal operations
- Freight coordination and logistics
- Warehousing and distribution
- Maintenance and asset management
- Security and site services
This transition reflects the shift from project delivery to a legacy piece of national infrastructure.
Project timeline
2023
Concept and business case
2023 – 2025
Design and planning
- We are here
2026 – 2028
Construction
2028+
Operations
National significance, local impact
As Australia’s largest intermodal precinct, Beveridge will reshape how freight moves across the country.
This scale enables:
- More efficient national supply chains
- Reduced congestion in urban freight networks
- Growth in logistics and associated industries
In addition to these national benefits, the precinct will help create sustained local employment and business activity.
Current opportunities
John Holland is the Design and Construction contractor helping deliver Stage 1 of the precinct.
Current construction roles are available via their careers platform.
For ongoing opportunities with National Intermodal, visit our careers page.
