Lineage Logistics, LLC announced it has entered an agreement with Mirvac, a leading Australian property group, to develop a landmark cold storage warehouse in western Sydney, subject to planning approvals
“This proposed facility is a game changer for Lineage in Australia in terms of serving new and existing customers,” Jeff Hogarth, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific at Lineage, said.
“This major investment in the NSW food supply chain will allow the fast and secure delivery of fresh food produce to our customers. It also links producers in NSW to the rest of Australia and important international markets,” he said.
Mr. Hogarth said the development had the potential to create a significant number of jobs and contribute to the ongoing economic development of Western Sydney.
Lineage will purchase a prime seven-hectare land parcel in Mirvac’s Aspect Industrial Estate at Kemps Creek where it plans to develop an automated facility comprising 50,000-pallet positions and an 18,000-pallet position manual warehouse for retail operations. It is envisaged the 36,000 sqm facility will feature 43 loading docks and 235 carparks.
The facility will be situated in a rapidly growing development corridor near the new Badgery’s Creek Airport and will involve the construction of significant new road infrastructure. The site is adjacent to major retailers and distribution centres for Australian and international brands.
Lineage’s industry-leading automation technology, which is set to be installed at the new facility, increases storage density, maximizes capacity, provides real-time inventory management, and keeps food safe, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption.
The proposed facility is subject to the receipt of the relevant planning approvals from NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
