Construction has begun on a new logistics facility that will add nearly 40,000 sqm of space to the Yennora Distributin Centre in New South Wales.
The Yennora DC is one of six intermodal terminals operating in NSW and it is expected existing tenant DP World will expand its current operations into the new space, known as Building 2.
Stockland Head of Logistics Development, Craig Lenarduzzi, says Building 2 will meet the needs of advanced logistics operations now and into the future.
“Until its recent demolition, the site was occupied by an outdated low clearance warehouse originally constructed in the 1970s.
“Our vision for the new building will see a modern facility that targets a 5 Star Green Star rating and meets the future freight and warehousing needs of our customers and consumers,” Lenarduzzi says.
“Yennora Distribution Centre is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere, with access to the Southern Sydney Freight Line, Sydney’s major arterial road network, and Port Botany.
“This is the first step towards a long-term opportunity to modernise a large-scale, well-located industrial estate which supports local jobs and the NSW economy.”
DP World Oceania APAC Executive Vice President, Nicolaj Noes says Yennora is a critical link in Sydney’s rail freight network and this investment is an important step in modernising one of the State’s key intermodal hubs.
“Expanding this facility helps deepen the integration between our rail, warehousing and landside logistics operations – strengthening end-to-end connectivity between Yennora and Port Botany,” Noes says.
“This enhanced capability will give our customers greater reliability, smarter freight pathways and a more seamless movement of goods across their supply chains.”
Stockland has appointed builder partner Texco to construct Building 2.
As part of Stockland’s commitment to circularity approximately 60,000 bricks from the site’s demolition will be re-used in the new facility, and Texco will be required to identify opportunities for selecting low-carbon materials during construction.
Building 2 is expected to be complete in late 2026.