BESIX Watpac, the Australian multidisciplinary construction subsidiary of BESIX Group, is currently designing and constructing the Woolworths Sydney Chilled and Fresh Distribution Center in Eastern Creek, Australia.
The facility is forecast to become the largest multistorey, temperature-controlled distribution centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Spanning over 93,000m², it will feature chilled and fresh warehousing across two floors, ancillary buildings, office space, and a four-storey above-ground car park with 762 spaces, alongside heavy vehicle parking.
Additionally, 23,607m² of solar panels will be installed to partially power the facility.
BESIX Watpac CEO Mark Baker said: “We are looking forward to delivering this cutting-edge facility for Woolworths Group. It’s great to see our experienced team bring its expertise here, many of whom are Western Sydney locals.
“Procuring a lot of our trades through the local workforce and subcontractors makes it even more exciting for our organisation, particularly on a project of this size and scale.”
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By GlobalDataUpon starting operations, the site is expected to manage over 6,000 tonnes (t) of fruit, vegetables, and chilled products daily.
This will play a crucial role in supplying fresh products to customers in Sydney, Canberra, and regional New South Wales, as well as extending the shelf life of fresh produce to minimise food waste by utilising advanced refrigeration technology.
The construction phase of the project is generating more than 4,000 local jobs and fostering partnerships with numerous local businesses. Upon completion, the facility is projected to employ up to 700 people by 2027.
Located at a motorway intersection in Western Sydney, the distribution centre will enhance efficiency for suppliers and transport operators, states BESIX Watpac.
Since construction began seven months ago, the project has seen rapid progress, with over 200,000 construction hours recorded and nearly 1,000 local people having worked on the project to date.
Recently, BESIX announced the topping out of the POST Rotterdam project in the Netherlands.
