AUSTRALIA | Amazon Australia has unveiled plans to invest more than AUD 750M in building Queensland’s first Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre (FC) in North Maclean.
Targeted for completion in 2028, the new FC will create more than 1,000 local jobs once fully operational, with competitive pay and the opportunity to work alongside assistive technology. The construction and fit-out of the state-of-the-art facility will create an additional 2000 jobs.
Equipped with the latest Amazon technology, the fulfilment centre will cover 150,000 sqm across four levels, with a floor area equivalent to 18 rugby league fields and almost double the size of Suncorp Stadium.
Set to become one of the largest warehouses ever built in Queensland, it will have the capacity to house up to 15 million of the smaller items sold on Amazon, such as pantry staples, beauty products, electronics, and toys.
When operating at full capacity, the fulfilment centre will be able to process over 125 million packages per year, including items from Queensland-based small and medium businesses who use Amazon to reach customers across Australia.
In Amazon's robotic warehouses, technological innovation is designed to work alongside employees, handling the heavy lifting and repetitive tasks so people can focus on work that requires human judgment and skill.
Each robot at the new FC can lift 500kg, communicate with employees via wearable Wi-Fi transmitters, and make smart decisions using centralised planning software, including how to respond safely during power outages.
Amazon Australia’s Director of Operations, Wayne Angus, was proud to continue investing in the Queensland operations network to enhance its ability to serve customers across the state, while creating more than 1,000 new jobs in a safe and positive work environment.
“People are at the heart of our operations, and by combining innovative robotics technology with skilled local talent in this state-of-the-art site, we’re building a workplace where people and technology work hand in hand to deliver for our customers. This investment demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to Queensland customers and our confidence in the state’s growing economy,” said Angus.
“We are grateful to the Queensland Government for its support in making this investment possible, and advocating for an innovative industry. We look forward to supporting the local community as we partner with schools and community groups around the new facility, and creating new opportunities for the Queensland-based small and medium businesses who use Amazon to seamlessly service customers across the country."
Construction has commenced on the fulfilment centre, strategically located at Charter Hall’s Flagstone Logistics Estate, a 10-hectare site in the city of Logan with immediate access to the Mount Lindesay Highway, a key north-south arterial route enabling efficient delivery throughout South Brisbane.
This will be Amazon’s second fulfilment centre in Queensland, supporting the existing fulfilment centre in Lytton and logistics sites in Heathwood and Arundel (Gold Coast), increasing its capacity to delight customers with fast delivery, great value, and a wide selection.
