SEKO Logistics commits to 10 year pre-lease agreement at The YARDS in Kemps Creek
Joint venture developers Frasers Property Industrial and Aware Real Estate have secured SEKO Logistics, a global supply chain solutions specialist, on a 10-year lease at The YARDS in New South Wales.
The built-to-suit 30,581 square metre industrial estate at Kemps Creek will be SEKO Logistics’ new Australian headquarters as the company consolidates its two existing facilities.
Paul Lilliss, general manager at SEKO Logistics, says The YARDS was a natural choice for its headquarters.
“With its high standards of innovation, technology and sustainability, as well as the strategic location on the backbone of Australia’s east coast delivery zone, we’re confident this new facility will help us meet our business growth targets and continue attracting top talent,” Lilliss says.
Construction has just commenced by builder CIP Constructions and once complete, the new facility will consist of modern warehouse space, storage areas, two offices and a dock office.
The design features full drive around truck access, 13 flush loading docks and 10 recessed loading docks to support business growth, ease of access and worker safety.
Roland Martin, general manager NSW at Frasers Property Industrial, says the company is pleased to welcome SEKO Logistics to the space.
“Our vision for The YARDS is to create a premium industrial estate, showcasing best-in-class design, technology, operations and sustainability to help fulfil the growing demand for quality warehouse and logistics space in the region,” he says.
“It’s exciting to see our vision come to life as we attract more global blue-chip brands and businesses, and we’re honoured to partner with our customers to help drive innovation, efficiency and business growth.”
Aware Real Estate CEO Michelle McNally says: “It’s pleasing to see yet another quality global business join the community we’re creating at The YARDS, and exciting to see the momentum we’ve created as the estate progresses.”
The YARDS recently achieved Australia’s first and highest possible 6 Star Green Star Communities rating for an industrial estate from the Green Building Council of Australia.
Precinct-wide sustainability initiatives include integrated parks, walking tracks and cycle paths, extensive solar installations, water harvesting and recycling, and full electrification to facilitate a seamless transition to fossil fuel-free energy sources in the future.