Australia Post is making its biggest investment in South Australia with the construction of a new $500 million parcel facility.
The new 83,000-square-metre super hub has been designed to service and support deliveries across the entire state for the next 20 years, allowing Australia Post to test and learn as it plans its future operations and national network footprint.
Opening in 2028 at the former Holden site in Elizabeth, SA, the facility will be the first fully combined Australia Post and StarTrack facility – and the largest in the network.
Built with world leading sortation technology and innovation, it will have the capability to process up to 400,000 parcels per day.
This will double the Adelaide Airport parcel facility’s current capacity and result in faster deliveries for customers.
According to Australia Post Group CEO and Managing Director, Paul Graham, the new super hub will be the largest in the country.
The Elizabeth location will also act as a blueprint for Australia Post’s most technically advanced facilities in future.
“It forms part of our long-term strategy to modernise our network, improve efficiency and maintain our role as Australia’s trusted delivery partner, for consumers and businesses alike,” Graham said.
“As online shopping habits evolve, it’s critical that Australia Post invests in infrastructure that gives us a competitive advantage.”
The SA super hub will target a 5-star Green Star rating and feature advanced on-road sustainability technology.
Ultimately, it will ensure maximum efficiency is delivered in a sustainable way for decades to come.
“South Australia continues to experience year-on-year eCommerce growth, with 80 per cent of residents shopping online in the past year,” Graham said.
“This new parcel facility will help us meet that growing demand over the next two decades and deliver to customers’ doors faster than ever before.”
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