Driven by growth in demand for sustainable packaging solutions, CHEP has completed its new 16,870 sqm state-of-the-art Service Centre, in a joint venture with Goodman and Brickworks.
Built at Goodman’s Rochedale Motorway Estate, and with transport connectivity to Brisbane’s CBD and motorways, the purpose-built Service Centre will enable CHEP to service its customers for its reusable supply chain platforms with reusable plastic containers, plastic pallets, bins and intermediate bulk containers – all from a single washing facility.
The new CHEP facility is one of Goodman’s most sustainable properties in Queensland, with environmental features such as a 450kw solar system, which is anticipated to generate approximately 700MWh per annum.
The property also incorporates LED and movement sensor lighting in the office and warehouse, rainwater reticulation, solar hot water, and a fully integrated wastewater treatment plant.
“This Service Centre is just one part of the company’s ongoing and significant investment in industry leading facilities, and comprehensive network coverage, for essential supply chains,” said Graham Wrigglesworth, director plant operations for CHEP Australia.
“Rochedale is well located with excellent road connectivity for customers and employees, and this new site supports the achievement of our sustainability goals. An environmentally efficient supply chain benefits our customers, our people, the community and our business.”
According to Jason Little, CEO Australia at Goodman Group, delivering high-quality, sustainable properties in strategic locations like Rochedale is important to Goodman.
“At Rochedale Motorway Estate, we’re able to create space that supports CHEP’s sustainability goals and its further growth,” he said.
“The Service Centre has also contributed to local jobs growth, including around 120 jobs during construction, and another 90 now on completion.”
Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner, officiated the opening of the centre, which was held on-site.
To welcome CHEP to its new space, Goodman commissioned a piece of artwork from contemporary Indigenous artist Chern’ee Sutton from the Kalkadoon people.
Sutton’s artwork is her interpretation of CHEP’s history, painted in the company’s primary colours and is proudly displayed at the site.
