project brief
Rocky’s Manager Kevin– Last year we had a new wash down facility and Sewage Treatment System installed at our Helidon Transport Depot. GPS also built our Rockhampton depot Truck Wash Bay.
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client
Rocky’s Transport
start date
Oct 1, 2022
end date
Oct 31, 2022
budget
$ 1 Million
Project Scope
Multi-site design, construction, upgrade, and ongoing maintenance of heavy-duty truck wash bays and an industrial Sewage Treatment System.
The Client
Established in 1985, Rocky’s Own Transport has grown from humble beginnings into a major national logistics company. Operating a massive fleet of 117 trucks and 180 trailers, and employing over 230 staff, they manage busy depots across Australia, including locations in Rockhampton, Wacol, Helidon, Yarwun, and Kalgoorlie.
The Challenge
In the high-demand transport sector, Rocky’s simply cannot afford equipment downtime. A malfunctioning wash bay directly impacts their fleet operations, their clients, and their bottom line. They needed wash down facilities that were rugged, incredibly reliable, and compliant.
Furthermore, a common pitfall in heavy vehicle wash bay design is the reliance on systems that generate exorbitant, ongoing liquid waste disposal and transport fees. Rocky’s required a partner who could engineer a high-quality solution specifically designed to minimize these hidden, escalating running costs without jeopardizing performance.
The GPS Environmental Solution
Over a span of seven years, GPS Environmental has established a trusted partnership with Rocky’s Transport, having been engaged for three distinct, major projects:
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Rockhampton Depot (7 Years Ago): We designed and constructed their original, heavy-duty truck wash bay.
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Helidon Depot Installation (4 Years Ago): As the company expanded, we were brought in to build a brand new wash bay and an industrial Sewage Treatment System for their Helidon facility. We provided an end-to-end solution including custom designs, environmental reports, equipment supply (pumping, filtering, wastewater treatment), and comprehensive staff training.
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Helidon Depot Upgrade (Recent): Due to considerable growth at the Helidon site, GPS Environmental has been engaged for a third time to upgrade the existing facilities to meet their expanding capacity.
Our Design Philosophy
A core focus for GPS on these projects was reducing unnecessary liquid waste removal. While many standard oil-water separators trap clients into high ongoing disposal fees, we specifically engineered Rocky’s systems to minimize liquid waste generation, slash maintenance costs, and prevent breakdowns.
The Results
The multi-site systems have reliably supported Rocky’s massive fleet, protecting them from operational bottlenecks and excessive maintenance fees. Beyond the build, GPS Environmental provides ongoing support, including regular three-month servicing and proactive check-ins to ensure seamless operation.
