The distribution centres are set to open in 2023 and 2024 and comprise a 34,600 square metre automated regional distribution centre and a 40,700 square metre semi-automated national distribution centre (subject to planning approvals).
Woolworths expects the distribution centres will provide around 650 jobs once fully operational and more than 1,000 jobs during construction. The site has direct rail access to Port Botany which will provide strategic benefits for Woolworths' transport network and help to remove at least 26,000 of its truck movements from NSW roads each year.
Partner Jason Cornwall-Jones commented:
"Woolworths has for a long time been active in the development space. Ashurst's property team is proud to be working with Woolworths on some of the most exciting developments in Australia. It is particularly pleasing for Ashurst to be involved with Woolworths on developments that will support the national economy during a difficult period."
Transaction lead, Vicki Aron said:
"We are excited to be working with Woolworths on a project that is expected to transform Woolworths' supply chain network with investment in new automation technology and next generation distribution centres."
Led by Jason Cornwall-Jones, the Ashurst team comprised Vicki Aron (Transaction lead) Grant Rowlands (Construction), Rebecca Dixon (Planning), Anavi Suri (Real Estate) and Emily Andrews (Planning).
