The largest multi-storey, temperature-controlled distribution centre in the Southern Hemisphere

The Woolworths Sydney Chilled and Fresh Distribution Centre is a cutting-edge, temperature-controlled multi-storey warehouse and distribution facility designed to boost the efficiency and capacity of Woolworths' supply chain. Strategically situated at the intersection of the M4 and M7, within Charter Hall’s Light Horse Logistics Hub in Sydney’s West, the site will enhance efficiency for suppliers and transport operators, supporting Woolworths' ongoing growth and commitment to delivering fresh produce and chilled goods to customers across New South Wales. Once complete, the facility will handle more than 6000 tonnes of produce daily and employ up to 700 people.

Spanning more than 93,000m², this facility is set to become the largest multi-storey, temperature-controlled distribution centre in the Southern Hemisphere. The development features a Fresh Distribution Centre of over 31,000m², a Chilled Distribution Centre covering more than 24,000m², mezzanine amenities and lunchroom, ancillary buildings, office space, and a four-storey above-ground car park with 762 car spaces and heavy vehicle parking. 

During the tender phase, our team identified more than 25 value-engineered items, resulting in significant savings for the client. Our meticulous value engineering approach included reviewing and proposing an alternate Green Star pathway to achieve the same outcome by targeting different points, consolidating services to maintain the same functionality, redesigning the car park and ramp structure to create efficiencies while retaining functionality, and redesigning structural steel to use asymmetric beams, resulting in a more efficient structure. 

Our comprehensive and innovative approach ensures that the facility not only meets its goals but does so in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. 

Once complete the facility will be partially powered by solar panels spanning 23,607m2.  

Strong Local Outcomes  

The project is expected to employ more than 4,000 people during construction and inject hundreds of millions into local businesses.  

“Together with our build partners BESIX Watpac, we are developing important supply chain infrastructure, which will meet both the future growth and the expectations of our customers.” - Managing Director of Property at Woolworths Group, Ralph Kemmler.