Brisbane Airport fast-tracks new industrial precinct

Brisbane Airport has fast-tracked a new 25-hectare industrial precinct in response to soaring demand for well-connected logistics, supply chain and manufacturing space across South East Queensland.

The second stage of Airport Industrial Park follows the complete sell-out of stage 1, with tenants including Australia Post, Martin Brower, Sadleirs, Tile One and 4WD Supacentre.

Brisbane Airport will immediately move ahead with the development of the first lots, providing up to 10 premium tenants with opportunities across 27,000 square metres of lettable area.

Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris said demand for well-located industrial land with direct access to the airport, major highways and the Port of Brisbane is expected to be strong.

“These first two opportunities for large scale warehouse facilities range from 4,500sqm to 5,500sqm, and a mix of mid-size warehouses ranging from 1,400sqm to 2,200sqm. We’ll also be targeting 5 Star Green Star certification,” he said.

“In addition to these opportunities, we’re offering the market flexibility to custom design and build facilities for a range of industries, in a precinct which continues to attract quality tenants who value connectivity.”

Mr Norris said the launch of Brisbane Airport’s latest industrial offering forms part of a $5 billion investment program over the next five years, during which more than 150 Future BNE projects will be rolled out across the airport precinct.

“Brisbane Airport is Australia’s most connected domestic hub and the third busiest airport in Australia,” Mr Norris said.

“It’s a suburb in its own right, and while it’s best known for holiday departures, we’re also actively delivering one of the last premium industrial precincts of scale in South East Queensland, with airside access, 24/7 operations, and links to road, sea port and rail.

“This investment will play a key role in keeping Queensland connected, with demand for supply chain, logistics and manufacturing facilities continuing to grow at levels we haven’t witnessed in more than a decade.”

Mr Norris said that with significant land constraints across Australia’s eastern seaboard, the sites offer a rare opportunity for tenants to capitalise on Brisbane Airport’s scale, infrastructure, connectivity and employee amenity.

“The aesthetic nature of industrial is changing, so making sure there are mixed-use elements for the people who work there – lifestyle elements, access to food and retail – is important for industry.

“These sites offer customised development options with development support from start to finish, and workers are close to 170 shops and dining choices at Skygate, making it a convenient hub for logistics, business and industry.

“Over the next three years, our in-house development team will release a further 30 hectares of purpose-built industrial capacity to market, tailored to meet the needs of businesses now and in the future.”

Mr Norris said that as part of its commitment to future proofing, Brisbane Airport is prioritising 5 Star Green Star alignment through sustainable design elements in current and future industrial facilities.