BESIX Watpac designs and builds Woolworths’ distribution centre in Sydney

BESIX Watpac is designing and constructing the Woolworths Sydney Chilled and Fresh Distribution Centre in Eastern Creek, Australia. Spanning more than 93,000m², this facility is set to become the largest multi-storey, temperature-controlled distribution centre in the Southern Hemisphere.

The project features chilled and fresh warehousing across two floors, ancillary buildings, office space, and a four-storey above-ground car park with 762 car spaces and heavy vehicle parking. In addition, 23,607 m² of solar panels will be installed to partially power the facility.

Once operational, the site will handle over 6,000 tonnes of fruit, vegetables and chilled product daily, ensuring fresh products are supplied to customers within Sydney, Canberra and Regional New South Wales. In addition, it will allow Woolworths to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to reduce food waste through utilising the latest refrigeration technology.

During the construction phase, the project generates more than 4,000 local jobs and partner up with a great number of local business. Additionally, the facility will employ up to 700 people once operational in 2027.

Strategically situated at a motorway intersection in West-Sydney, the facility 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.

Since construction commenced seven months ago, works have progressed rapidly, with more than 200,000 construction hours recorded and almost 1,000 local people having worked on this project to date.