Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Sydney Freezers and Beijer Ref are strengthening their supply chain capabilities and have committed to the construction of purpose-built facilities at Aware Super and Altis Property Partner’s new $450m South West Sydney industrial estate – Altitude, Bankstown Airport.
Owned by Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, managed by Sydney Metro Airports and developed in partnership with Altis Property Partners, the premier logistics hub’s location at Bankstown Airport enables tenants to take advantage of the prime location and integrate with major infrastructure routes including rail, sea and air freight hubs.
Altitude comprises of 162,000 sqm of best in class warehousing and office accommodation across 40-hectares. The industrial estate at Bankstown Airport is the most centrally located warehouse development of this scale with direct access to the M5 motorway, Sydney CBD, Port Botany and the new Western Sydney Airport.
Beijer Ref, a global refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler and OEM, has selected Altitude for its new Australian manufacturing, distribution, and corporate headquarters. Set to be a global showpiece and revolutionise the leading global refrigeration wholesaler’s Australian operation, the purpose-built 22,000 sqm facility has now reached practical completion, with Beijer Ref becoming the first business to move into the new industrial precinct.
“Being a part of the complete development process has allowed us to accommodate all aspects of our business and maximise the technology and sustainability opportunities. As a key part of the Beijer Ref sustainability strategy, the site includes a Beijer Ref Academy that will showcase an array of natural refrigerant solutions and offer natural refrigerant systems technology training to the broader industry. Together with its manufacturing and warehouse operations, the site also features 1,400-square-metres of office space, conference and customer event facilities and a 260-square-metre flagship store,” Paul Campbell, Director of Operations at Kirby & Beijer Ref Australia said.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a German-based global logistics provider, has recently committed to a 13,111 sqm facility at Altitude. By consolidating two of its existing facilities at Ingleburn and Mascot, this purpose-built facility will see the leading logistics provider improve efficiencies and future-proof its operations in Australia. The deal was negotiated by Darren Curry and Ray Trimboli at Savills Australia and Peter Taylor at Taylor Nicholas.
“By consolidating two of our facilities into one purpose-built site at Altitude, we can improve our competitive position, offer shorter delivery times and further strengthen our service to our growing customer base in Australia,” Ray Vella, Founding Director at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics said.
Construction commenced on Building 2 in January 2021 and Sydney Freezers, a leading food distributor, has committed to a 10,000 sqm warehouse including a 2,000 sqm temperature-controlled area, with practical completion expected in August this year. Shaun Timbrell from CB Richard Ellis brokered the deal.
This second warehouse will also comprise a further 19,200 sqm of industrial office and warehouse space which is available for lease and will be completed in September 2021. The facility can be split into two 9,500 sqm warehouses. Construction has already begun on one of the buildings and will feature nine tonne point loads to the internal slabs, six recessed docks and seven on grade docks, with a 46m wide hardstand. Savills and CBRE are joint agents to lease the site at 2B Murray Jones Drive, Bankstown Airport.
“We’re thrilled to have such strong brands commit to Altitude at Bankstown Airport. By positioning themselves in the inner ring of Sydney, Hellmann, Beijer Ref and Sydney Freezers will benefit from enhanced supply chains, improving operational efficiencies, and ultimately providing a better service to their customers,” Joseph Ajaka, Project Director at Altis Property Partners said.
In addition, Altitude can accommodate a further 100,000 square meters of industrial accommodation pre-lease enquiry across the remaining pads.
Altitude will incorporate a range of environmental and sustainability elements – including a 1.9 megawatt solar system, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting and smart meters throughout and will strive for 5 Star Green Star design.
“Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives are a major priority in everything we do. Across Bankstown Airport we have an embedded network structure, so we can generate solar on site and share it across a number of different buildings. Our focus is around community and creating a welcoming space for employees. As a result, the Altitude precinct features ample connectivity and amenity for the people who work there,” Tamara Williams, Director ESG at Altis Property Partners said.
Bankstown and Camden airports are owned by Aware Super. The two airports are known as Sydney Metro Airports Bankstown and Sydney Metro Airports Camden.
An approved Master Plan for the airport in 2019, forecast 1,700 new jobs to be generated on the airport land by 2024. The Land Use plan nominates an areas south of the runways for non aviation commercial and industrial development, whilst north of the runways would be designated for aviation related development.
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