Cross‑border teamwork is helping Boral maintain reliable cement supply while strengthening connections between teams in New South Wales and Queensland.

To help address a temporary driver shortage in Queensland, experienced cement drivers from New South Wales have volunteered to travel north and support local operations. Now in its third rotation, the initiative has already delivered positive results for both states.

By sharing skills and resources across state lines, the program has helped ease pressure on Queensland operations while also enabling a key transport asset to return to service in New South Wales. It’s a practical example of how collaboration and flexibility can support business continuity and effective asset management.

Jo Parrag, Logistics Supervisor, said: “We put out a call to our NSW driver team to get the ball rolling. From there, Hus Ozaras and I coordinated flights, accommodation and car hire. On arrival, Kev Curyer, Queensland Logistics Manager, welcomed the drivers with a meal and a catch‑up to go over the week’s plan.”

For the drivers involved, the experience offered a chance to do familiar work in a new environment while building relationships with colleagues they don’t usually work alongside.

Driver Michael Anderson said: “Mark and I have just come back from Brisbane. We were given a rare opportunity to work out of our partners Sunstate and Wagner’s for Boral Qld for the week. Although the job was still the same, it was just great driving around and meeting the Qld team, thanks everyone.”

The initiative has helped keep operations moving in Queensland while giving NSW drivers the opportunity to support colleagues interstate, strengthening connections across teams and making the most of shared assets.

By working together across state borders, Boral continues to support its people, operations and customers through collaboration and teamwork.