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has also submitted a State Significant DA for a 57,000sq m multi-storey industrial development on the site which Centuria Industrial REIT (CIP) fund manager and head of listed funds Grant Nichols said was a strategy play.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The reason for two applications is to maintain optionality across the Wetherill Park site,” he told \u003cem\u003eThe Urban Developer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We will determine the most appropriate solution based on prevailing tenant demand and investor appetite.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe buildings onsite which will be demolished to make way for the new development used by Weir Minerals Group and hardware maker ITW Proline.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site is east of the M7 motorway with access to the M4 motorway to the north.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuture tenants had not yet been confirmed being close to the geographical centre of Sydney,” Nichols said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;“Currently urban infill markets are supply constrained as tenant demand is highest in these areas and there is limited development opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“These markets enable operators easy access to end-users as well as a consistent labour force.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003c!--\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;With these features in mind we want to capture the strongest outcome for the site to the benefit of both CIP unitholders and the wider Sydney industrial market.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e--\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenturia Capital posted its annual financial results this month and alongside retail following a $500-million mandate \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/centuria-industrial-mandate-last-mile-logistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/centuria-industrial-mandate-last-mile-logistics\"\u003eannounced last year focusing on industrial assets\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered the ‘golden child’ of the Covid period fuelled by private capital investors.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey accounted for 53 per cent of the logistics and industrial (L\u0026amp;I) investment market so far in 2024 a significant rise from the long-term average of 15 per cent Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook A planning report from Urbis on behalf of Centuria Capital Ltd detailed the listed investor’s plans for the site at 88 Newton Road on Dharug Country the plans submitted to Fairfield City Council for the 5.9ha site propose a single-storey warehouse and distribution centre It will include ancillary offices and carparking for 213 vehicles and have a total gross floor area of 30,250 square metres Centuria has also submitted a State Significant DA for a 57,000sq m multi-storey industrial development on the site which Centuria Industrial REIT (CIP) fund manager and head of listed funds Grant Nichols said was a strategy play “The reason for two applications is to maintain optionality across the Wetherill Park site,” he told The Urban Developer “We will determine the most appropriate solution based on prevailing tenant demand and investor appetite.” used by Weir Minerals Group and hardware maker ITW Proline with access to the M4 motorway to the north but the building would be designed to house a typical warehouse or distribution occupier “Wetherill Park is an urban infill industrial market characterised by its close proximity to densely populated areas being close to the geographical centre of Sydney,” Nichols said urban infill markets are supply constrained as tenant demand is highest in these areas and there is limited development opportunity “These markets enable operators easy access to end-users as well as a consistent labour force.” Centuria Capital posted its annual financial results this month and alongside retail The funds manager executed more than 300,000sq m of leasing and announced a $1-billion pipeline for CIP Considered the ‘golden child’ of the Covid period They accounted for 53 per cent of the logistics and industrial (L&I) investment market so far in 2024 Credit: AAPPolice are trying to piece together the circumstances after a man was shot and suffered wounds to various parts of his body emergency services were called to Lily Street at Wetherill Park Officers from Fairfield City Police Area Command attended and discovered a man had received gunshot wounds to the leg and hand Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.He was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to hospital for further treatment His injuries are not considered life-threatening Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident anyone with information is asked to call Fairfield Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Police believe a man captured on CCTV at an ATM may be able to help Strike Force Bandit detectives solve Sydney’s Bluey heist Police allege 63,000 unreleased $1 Bluey coins were stolen from a storage facility in Wetherill Park in July The “1 dollarbuck” coins were produced by the Australian Mint in a limited edition and feature six-year-old blue heeler Bluey playing “keepy uppy” with a balloon on the front and King Charles on the back have been charged and are before the courts Now police are looking for another man they believe can help shed light on the robbery Detectives released CCTV vision of a man of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance with a black beard entering a Commonwealth Bank in Revesby the man appeared to pull something out of his pocket that he then hands to a man sitting by the bank’s entrance Police are also hoping to track down the driver of a white SUV that was seen outside the bank while the other man went inside and the driver of a Ford Territory seen driving around the warehouse where coins were stolen The man in possession of the coins was a legitimate coin collector who had innocently obtained them The stolen coins were in transit from the Australian Mint to Brisbane when they were taken and released into circulation in early September This masthead saw the limited edition coins being sold for between $15 and $26 on eBay before their official release Police want to find this man.Credit: NSW Police police arrested a 47-year-old male employee at the warehouse who police allege resold the coins just hours after allegedly stealing them The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Police believe a man captured on CCTV at an ATM may be able to help Strike Force Bandit detectives solve Sydney\\u2019s Bluey heist The \\u201C1 dollarbuck\\u201D coins were produced by the Australian Mint in a limited edition and feature six-year-old blue heeler Bluey playing \\u201Ckeepy uppy\\u201D with a balloon on the front and King Charles on the back the man appeared to pull something out of his pocket that he then hands to a man sitting by the bank\\u2019s entrance The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Friday, 11 October 2024 COLES OPENS ITS SECOND WORLD-CLASS AUTOMATED CUSTOMER FULFILMENT CENTRE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Wetherill Park customer fulfilment centre uses innovative technology to enhance online shopping experience for greater Sydney Coles has marked a major milestone in its technology-led supply chain innovation journey with the official opening of its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in New South Wales bringing together world-class technology and automation to enhance the shopping experience for Coles Online customers in greater Sydney Located 40 kilometres west of Sydney’s CBD the Wetherill Park CFC was opened this morning by the Federal member and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen Coles Group Chairman James Graham and Coles Group CEO Leah Weckert It’s the second of two CFCs to launch this year as part of a $400 million partnership with global leader in online grocery transformation the modern facility will deliver an enhanced shopping experience for online customers – with better availability increased range of products and improvements in the shelf-life of staples like mince and milk Coles Chief Executive Officer Leah Weckert expressed her excitement about the launch of Coles’ second Customer Fulfillment Centre (CFC) in New South Wales with customers already reaping the benefits in both Victoria and New South Wales "Today's launch marks a significant transformation of our online grocery delivery service for New South Wales we have already delivered more than 120,000 orders with our customers getting near perfect orders with zero substitutions This is an incredible result for our customers and a testament to the world-class Ocado technology "The launch of our CFCs in Victoria and New South Wales comes just in time for the busiest trading period – Christmas improved freshness and more flexible delivery options our CFCs are making it easier for our customers to shop this Christmas.” The New South Wales CFC’s delivery catchment is home to more than five million people and spans the growing Sydney region from Hazelbrook in the west across to Bondi in the east and from Cowan in the north all the way down to Bargo Tapping into the appetite for customers to create restaurant-quality meals at home the CFC will house a range of specialty brands and local foods from smaller suppliers like Byron Bay Peanut Butter Company who first started selling their product at local Byron Bay markets The extended product ranges also span the health and dietary vitamin and baby categories – with a wider selection of brands and products designed to support the growing needs of customers There is an on-site bakery which will bake to order twice a day and a fresh produce area where produce is cut and packaged to order Customers will also have the choice of extended delivery windows from 5am to 10pm with later cut-offs for both next day deliveries in the morning and evening The CFC will use cutting-edge Ocado technology advanced robotics and automation to transform the way Coles Online orders are picked The Wetherill Park site has a footprint of more than 87,000 square metres — four times the size of the Sydney Cricket Ground — and can hold three million units of stock while having the ability to process more than 10,000 customer orders per day when running at full capacity The state-of-the-art site features a centralised hub where a fleet of more than 700 bots will fulfill a customer order containing 50 items in just five minutes while an artificial intelligence ‘air traffic’ control system will oversee the bots as they move around giant 3D grids transporting containers of grocery items to be packed and delivered by Coles team members The CFC will employ more than 1,000 team members including drivers and fulfillment roles that will use high-tech packing equipment and there will be a fleet of around 200 home delivery vans specially designed with dual compartments to ensure fresher products while reducing emissions and a side door to make it easier and safer for delivery drivers to unload with Ocado’s technology giving Coles the ability to calculate the most efficient routes based on real-time conditions and tonnage of the home delivery vans Coles Group Chairman James Graham said he was pleased to see the latest investment in Coles’ technology strategy come to life “The opening of our second CFC is the result of a five-year partnership with Ocado whose global expertise is helping Coles innovate for our customers' evolving needs “With the recent opening of our two automated distribution centres in Kemps Creek and in Redbank alongside our two Ocado CFC’s – the first in Victoria last month and now here in Western Sydney today – we have made significant strides in using world-class technology to enhance our supply chain,” Mr Graham said The Wetherill Park CFC has been designed to support best practice sustainability with features of the build including a two-megawatt solar installation CEO of Ocado Group Tim Steiner said he was thrilled to be a part of the step-change for Coles customers with the opening of the Wetherill Park CFC “It’s a great moment for Ocado as we celebrate the opening of this second CFC here in Australia with Coles This is one of the fastest growing markets in the world for grocery ecommerce and Coles is already a market leader in the online channel,” Mr Steiner said “As these CFCs ramp up both here in New South Wales and in Victoria Coles Online customers in metropolitan Sydney and Melbourne will get to experience a game-changing difference in the quality of service available online.” Coles thanked its building partners and consultants from FDC along with Charter Hall which developed and owns the site together delivering a complex project to completion The Wetherill Park CFC is proudly named Duraway Ngurra The site of the Wetherill Park CFC is located on located on Dharug Ngurra country where the family groups across Dharug Ngurra all have connections to Ngurra right across the Sydney basin and beyond The name and associated artwork at the Wetherill Park CFC were developed through consultation with local Dharug community and local artist Leanne Watson -ends- For media enquiries, please contactColes Media Line (03) 9829 5250 or [email protected] Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet Pay per 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[external link] We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24 The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. + 5 PhotosA newly refurbished TAFE campus has reopened in the western Sydney suburb of Wetherill Park with a focus on equipping mechanics and technicians with the skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) The $2.5 million refit of the Wetherill Park TAFE (Technical and Further Education) college was funded by the Australian federal government with a specific focus on the emerging technology “One in ten new cars sold are electric vehicles,” said a statement from the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy “Australians are enjoying more choice of cheaper to run cars and now we’re making sure there will be the mechanics they need to keep Australians on the roads getting where they need to be.” A sales record for electric vehicles was set in Australia in 2024, with 91,292 electric vehicles, including passenger and commercial vehicles, sold out of a total of 1,237,287 new vehicles, also a new sales record In upskilling both existing qualified mechanics and new vehicle technicians the new facility will provide industry training on how to ‘depower’ electric vehicles for safe repair as well as ‘reinitialise’ them for full operation While providing a safe environment to work on high-voltage vehicles the facility also offers industry recognised heavy-vehicle and light-vehicle simulators The Federal Minister for Skills and Training also attended the official opening of the centre “This is the kind of world-class facility that will give students in NSW the training they need to upgrade their skills,” Mr Giles said in a statement.  “This facility will enable more mechanics to safely and effectively work with electric vehicles with existing mechanics now also able to gain the Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology as a secondary qualification.” The opening follows the Federal Government's lowering of strict criteria previously needed for apprentice mechanics to work on electric vehicles The changes to the New Energy Apprenticeships Program – which came into effect on 1 July 2024 – were intended to increase the number of apprentices qualified to service and repair electric cars New South Wales and Western Australia remain the only states in Australia to have their own licensing schemes for mechanics working on electric vehicles The lack of such schemes in other states means a loophole enabling mechanics – with no specific electric vehicle training – to carry out work on electric cars Automotive bodies including the MTAA (Motor Trades Association of Australia) and AAA (Australian Automobile Association) have called for an end to the loophole unqualified mechanics could impact not only safety but electric vehicle owners if components remain unrepaired – or not installed – as well as the risk of a shortage of mechanics able to repair their electric vehicle TAFE NSW’s electric vehicle-related courses currently include modules on charging stations and emergency responder training as well as on electric vehicles themselves Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) came into effect on 1 January 2025 as a step towards a national goal of reaching net zero by 2050. Copyright Drive.com.au 2025ABN: 84 116 608 158 all prices are shown as Manufacturer's Recommended List Price (MRLP) inclusive of GST Coles has opened its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) which is located 40 km west of Sydney’s CBD in Wetherill Park It’s the second of two CFCs to launch this year as part of a $400 million partnership with Ocado the facility is designed to have better availability an increased range of products and improvements in the shelf life of staples like mince and milk the Wetherill Park site has a footprint of more than 87,000 m2 and can hold three million units of stock while having the ability to process more than 10,000 customer orders per day when running at full capacity where a fleet of more than 700 bots will fulfil a customer order containing 50 items in just five minutes while an artificial intelligence ‘air traffic’ control system will oversee the bots as they move around giant 3D grids Coles Chief Executive Officer Leah Weckert said: “The launch of our CFCs in Victoria and NSW comes just in time for the busiest trading period — Christmas our CFCs are making it easier for our customers to shop this Christmas.” The NSW CFC’s delivery catchment is home to more than five million people and spans the growing Sydney region from Hazelbrook in the west across to Bondi in the east The site will house a range of specialty brands and local foods from smaller suppliers like Byron Bay Peanut Butter Company vitamin and baby categories — with a wider selection of brands and products designed to support the growing needs of customers There is an onsite bakery which will bake to order twice a day There will also be extended delivery windows from 5 am to 10 pm with later cut-offs for next-day deliveries in the morning and evening The site will employ more than 1000 team members including drivers and fulfilment roles that will use high-tech packing equipment It has been designed to support best-practice sustainability with features of the build including a 2 MW solar installation water recycling system and 100% recycling of cardboard This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The 87,000m² hub can process more than 10,000 orders daily at full capacity Supermarket chain Coles Group has inaugurated its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in New South Wales (NSW) was officially opened by Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen alongside Coles Group chairman James Graham and CEO Leah Weckert The facility, a product of a $400m partnership with Ocado, follows the opening of the first CFC in Truganina, Victoria in September 2024  the facility will improve the shopping experience while delivering better availability an increased range of products and other improvements Coles CEO Leah Weckert said: “Today’s launch marks a significant transformation of our online grocery delivery service for New South Wales with our customers getting near-perfect orders with zero substitutions “The launch of our CFCs in Victoria and New South Wales comes just in time for the busiest trading period – Christmas our CFCs are making it easier for our customers to shop this Christmas.”  Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The Wetherill Park CFC is named Duraway Ngurra which means ‘grass country’ in the Dharug language utilising advanced Ocado technology for efficient order processing the CFC can process more than 10,000 orders daily at full capacity managed by an AI ‘air traffic’ control system can fulfil a 50-item order in just five minutes in the centralised hub The site will employ 1,000 team members and utilise a fleet of environmentally friendly delivery vans The Wetherill Park CFC is designed with sustainability in mind incorporating a two-megawatt solar installation water recycling and full cardboard recycling Its name and artwork were developed in consultation with the local Dharug community and artist Leanne Watson honouring the site’s location in Dharug Ngurra country Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network One of my main priorities as Mayor has been to ensure local families can get out in the sunshine We have been working hard on some great new major recreational projects such as Avenel Park and Endeavour Sports Park for residents to use but also important are our everyday neighbourhood playgrounds to ensure play opportunities are within a short walk or drive of every household we have opened new playgrounds at Welcome Park I encourage you to get out with the kids and use these new playgrounds containing features such as slides In the coming few months we will open another 8 upgraded neighbourhood playgrounds at Macarthur Park Yennora; the young children’s playground at Fairfield Park: Bold Park In the next 12 months we will also be upgrading six more neighbourhood parks: Nelson Park Fairfield; Prout and Fiona parks in Mount Pritchard; Bowden Park We will also be installing new outdoor fitness equipment at Lalich Park We are a large City with suburbs stretching from Villawood to Horsley Park Given the scale of our refurbishment work across the City We are continually upgrading and installing new playgrounds across our City If a playground in your area has not yet had works completed To find a playground near you visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/parks We acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land We also pay our respect to the Elders both past This is probably not the page you’re looking for Danish variety store chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen is coming to Australia opening its first two stores in the country at Stockland Shopping Centres in Wetherill Park and Shellharbour on December 7 The company partnered with Bernardi Group to launch in Australia “We are honoured to be given the opportunity to launch Flying Tiger Copenhagen to the Australian market as we feel there is a real appetite for the brand’s product offering amongst the population,” said Joseph Bernardi Flying Tiger Copenhagen plans to open three more stores across NSW next year By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy Couples have been left stranded after a wedding venue suddenly closed and cancelled all bookings sent out emails announcing the news while also immediately shutting down all of its social media accounts The closure is believed to be the result of a number of ongoing lease disputes between the Manor on Elizabeth wedding organisers and the owners of the Wetherill Park venue, the Slovene Association Sydney Shocked and angry customers have been left scrambling to find alternative venues and say their calls and emails are not being returned although the company has promised to return all $1,000 booking fees 'It is with great regret that the company informs you (its) occupation of the event premises at 2-8 Elizabeth St Wetherill Park is terminated,' the email read the termination is beyond the control of the company and notice of termination of the right to occupy is an event of force majeure.' 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the circumstances that have arisen that are beyond the company's control and which prevent the company from continuing with your function An unnamed bride-to-be told 7News she was disappointed in the lack of assistance and 'common decency' offered by the company, even if they were refunding the cash. '$1000 means nothing to us when there's so much at stake,' she said while in her car racing to inspect other venues. 'I just felt it was poor communication,' she said noting the email announcing the shock development went to her spam email folder.. 'It was upsetting that the company did not try to help couples at all. It could have been dealt with in a better way. Let us know and find a solution for us.'  Manor on Elizabeth's Google reviews quickly filled with furious customers left in the lurch. 'I know this means nothing to them, I hope you can't sleep at night knowing that you did this to excited couples,' one reviewer said. Another accused the company of 'weak behaviour'. 'Zero stars — though there's probably not a care in the world about ratings now,' they said. 'All of us you've left in the dark, now have to stress even more ... so close to our wedding. 'Your phones are switched off, socials are deactivated. Weak behaviour. 'If I received a phone call with a heads-up, I wouldn't be so p***ed off. 'I guess as much as you made out you were there for us, to help us … it was all about the money right? 'No respect for us whatsoever. I wish you nothing but the worst.' Manor on Elizabeth owners revealed Slovene Association Sydney indicated the venue may still be able to host some booked weddings in the months to come. The association said anyone who booked weddings should call 0414 541 157 for assistance and it is negotiating with a catering company so the venue can reopen. An association spokesperson said they were 'disappointed and shocked' at the way Manor on Elizabeth 'abandoned' the premises and 'left (it) in such disrepair'. Slovene Association members have raised $2.5 million to go towards the legal battle over the lease, which dates back to 2020. A 2020 letter from the association's committee detailed difficulties the club faced at the property, most of which centred around the allegedly crippling financial impact of the lease with the wedding venue. 'The Slovene Association Sydney... is at a crisis point,' a 2020 letter to members said. 'Due to the poor lease arrangement, the club suffered loss of its restaurant, loss of its function room, loss of its kitchen, loss of its playground (and) loss of its tennis courts,' the letter said. Daily Mail Australia contactred Manor on Elizabeth for comment. Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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Police allege the man was an employee at a warehouse where the Australian Mint packages were being held before their release. Police says only 1,000 of the coins have been accounted for a most will now be in circulation. Link copiedShareShare articleDetectives have charged a man for allegedly stealing over $600,000 worth of limited edition Bluey coins from a Sydney warehouse where he allegedly worked. According to police, the 500 kilogram supply of coins were stored in a warehouse in Wetherill Park in late June for two days. The theft was then discovered on 3 July, with police later being notified. Officers were told that 64,000 of the unreleased $1 coins — produced by the Australian Mint and set for release in September — had been stolen. The unreleased limited edition Bluey coins were produced by the Australian Mint. (Supplied: NSW Police) On the coins, known as Bluey dollarbucks, are images of characters from the popular ABC television show. The gold-coloured coins were for general circulation and feature a blue emblem. The NSW Robbery and Serious Crime Squad launched an investigation under Strike Force Bandit.  Bandit is the name of Bluey's father in the show. Strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Sefton just before 7:30am last Wednesday. They located and seized 189 of the Bluey coins and a number of electronic devices at the property. A second search warrant was made for a home in Westmead about 7am today. They arrested 47-year-old Steven John Neilson, who is believed to be an employee at the warehouse. He was charged with three counts of breaking and entering offences. Bluey (right) is the titular character from the television show. (Supplied) Mr Neilson was denied bail when he appeared in Parramatta Court today. Police will allege Mr Neilson stole the Australian Mint packages from the back of a truck on June 23. They will also allege that he was an employee of the secure storage facility where the coins were being held. They will further allege he was aware that the consignment contained Australian currency and then he "facilitated the theft of that currency". NSW Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole 63,000 unreleased Bluey coins from a warehouse in Sydney.  (Supplied: NSW Police) Detective Superintendent Joseph Doueihi from the the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad said only 1,000 coins had so far been accounted for. "We believe the coins are in general circulation," he said. Superintendent Doueihi said during their investigation into the stolen coins, it was learnt that they were being advertised online by an "innocent" coin collector. The collector's coins have since been seized. Police allege the man sold the unreleased coins while working at a warehouse where they were to be stored.  (Supplied: NSW Police) "Our investigation at that stage identified that person that was selling those coins was a legitimate coin collector and had innocently come into possession of those items." Superintendent Doueihi said the general coins were now being sold online for $10. He added there was still an "investigation gap" to how much the stolen coins were sold for. "We don't know what he sold them for, but we know that as soon as they were stolen, they were offloaded almost immediately." "If producers decide to make an episode on this, that'd be fine," Superintendent Doueihi said at the end of his press conference. He has finished updating the media for the day. Copy link7 Aug, 5:20amWed 7 Aug 2024 at 5:20amCoin collector's stash seizedThe legitimate coin collector who had "unfortunately" bought some of the coins has had them seized. "They are proceeds of crime and they form part of this investigation," Superintendent Doueihi said. "I think he may have paid $1.50 per coin". Copy link7 Aug, 5:18amWed 7 Aug 2024 at 5:18amDiscovery of sold missing coins a 'bingo' momentSuperintendent Doueihi, who has recently brushed up his knowledge on the show, said it was a "bingo" moment when police found some of the sold coins online. Bingo is the name of the titular dog's little sister.  They found the coins through a legitimate coin dealer. An employee of a warehouse storing a wealth of unreleased Bluey themed coins has been charged with stealing $600,000 worth of the currency from the back of a truck police were told 63,000 unreleased $1 coins featuring the popular Australian cartoon character were taken from a storage facility in Wetherill Park in Sydney’s west and the man arrested by NSW Police.Credit: ABC/Ludo Studio Strike Force Bandit was formed to investigate Bandit is the name of Bluey’s dad in the long-running show and feature six-year-old blue heeler Bluey holding a balloon on the front and King Charles on the back The “1 dollarbuck” coins were allegedly up for sale online just hours after being taken.Credit: NSW Police NSW Police’s robbery and serious crime squad launched the investigation after the coins were reported stolen on July 3 The stolen coins were in transit from the Mint to Brisbane when they were taken and were due to be released into circulation in early September strike force detectives and officers from the Raptor Squad searched a home in Westmead before 7am Arrest footage released by police shows a group of heavily armed Raptor officers entering the Westmead property The man was charged with three counts of breaking and entering to commit a serious indictable offence He was refused bail and is to face Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday allegedly sold the coins online just hours after he stole them The coins are now being sold individually by resellers It is alleged the man moved the coins from their secure location to an unsecured part of the warehouse and facilitated their theft This masthead has seen that the limited edition coins are being sold for between $15 and $26 on eBay Robbery and serious crime squad commander Detective Superintendent Joseph Doueihi said further arrests were expected with police still searching for close to 63,000 of the coins Doueihi said police believed another two men were involved in the coin theft “I anticipate those males will be identified in the very near future and I anticipate they will be arrested,” he said Many of the coins were expected to now be in general circulation He did not ask people to return any coins obtained in general circulation Despite not being aware of the popular cartoon program before the operation Doueihi welcomed the idea of a Bluey episode featuring Strike Force Bandit “If the producers decide to make an episode on this Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter police were told 63,000 unreleased $1 coins featuring the popular Australian cartoon character were taken from a storage facility in Wetherill Park in Sydney\\u2019s west Bandit is the name of Bluey\\u2019s dad in the long-running show NSW Police\\u2019s robbery and serious crime squad launched the investigation after the coins were reported stolen on July 3 \\u201CI anticipate those males will be identified in the very near future and I anticipate they will be arrested,\\u201D he said \\u201CIf the producers decide to make an episode on this Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories millions in cash and cars seizedAfter investigations into the use of stolen vehicles for organised crime police have recovered $2 million in cash – stored in various bags – and impounded several luxury and muscle cars + 2 PhotosDetectives from NSW Police have seized $2 million in cash and four cars following an investigation into an alleged organised crime ring linked with vehicle thefts The State Crime Command's Criminal Groups Squad searched a business in Wetherill Park – approximately 35 kilometres west of Sydney – where a 34-year-old man was arrested this week Police allege the ring was involved in stealing cars for organised crime groups which were then used to commit serious offences Among the vehicles seized by police were a 1970 Dodge Dart muscle car, a Mercedes-AMG C63 drag car and a Harley-Davidson Night Rod motorcycle MORE: Police bust illegal Holden and HSV rebirthing operation it's not believed any stolen vehicles were recovered as part of the operation The man was charged with 'knowingly deal with proceeds of crime' and was refused bail Police are continuing their investigations, but have asked for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit an anonymous report on its website by clicking here. 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He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment. and 75-year-old woman pulled from home on Lily Street by firefighters but pair could not be revived Two elderly people have died after being pulled from a “thick and intense” house fire in Sydney’s west early on Wednesday morning Neighbours tried in vain to force their way inside to rescue an 81-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman from the home which emergency responders said did not have active smoke detectors and was difficult to access Fire and rescue were first called to the two-level home in Lily Street The crew of six fire trucks and 24 firefighters arrived at the scene “under extreme fire conditions” where a number of neighbours were already trying to get access to the house “The smoke was so thick they couldn’t see the second level,” Superintendent Adam Dewberry said “They knew two elderly people were inside … They did a wonderful job “Unfortunately the fire was too well advanced … the fire was thick and intense.” Firefighters located the two people inside and ambulance paramedics attempted resuscitation Both people were confirmed deceased by paramedics who attended Fire and Rescue are now looking at where the fire started and how Acting commissioner for Fire and Rescue NSW said the tragedy was a timely reminder of the elevated hazards in homes during winter Electric blankets and heaters should be checked annually and anyone with enhanced security on their doors should have a fire evacuation plan you must know where your keys are,” she said The home did not have active smoke detectors and firefighters were forced to use equipment to gain access “The neighbours tried to make entry but all the windows and doors of the home had security and without the right tools from Fire and Rescue it is almost impossible to make entry with your bare hands.” If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page The undercover tipping bays complement the processing capacity of the Wetherill Park facility reDirect Recycling’s Wetherill Park facility is setting new standards in waste management within western Sydney how have they remained at the cutting edge the reDirect Recycling resource recovery facility in Wetherill Park has set the benchmark for waste management and environmental sustainability standards this facility stands out with its custom-designed state-of-the-art wash plant and capacity to handle a wide range of waste materials the wash plant represents the pinnacle of recycling technology reDirect Recycling Chief Executive Officer says its advanced design ensures thorough cleaning and processing of materials and contributes significantly to the facility’s 97.5 per cent plus recovery rate One of the facility’s key features is its ability to accept four vacuum trucks simultaneously This capacity is pivotal in managing the high volume of trucks that need to complete multiple loads a day to keep clients and major projects on track Undercover tipping bays equipped with high-pressure and high-volume wash hoses complement the processing capacity These bays are designed to protect the materials and operations from external elements and ensure that the waste handling and washing processes are carried out in an environmentally controlled and safe manner Aaron says this setup underscores reDirect Recycling’s commitment to excellence in both service and environmental stewardship “This initiative is a shining example of how waste management and recycling facilities can be crucial in promoting sustainable development and fostering a more circular economy.” Understanding the dynamic nature of waste management needs reDirect Recycling’s facility operates 24/7 This round-the-clock availability is crucial for catering to various industries that operate beyond standard business hours ensuring that waste management solutions are always accessible This feature also enhances the appeal to a broad range of clients including those with emergency or after-hours requirements Aaron says one of the most impressive aspects of the Wetherill Park facility is its more than 97.5 per cent recovery rate – a testament to the effectiveness of the technology and processes in extracting maximum value from waste materials reDirect Recycling minimises the volume of waste sent to landfills and demonstrates the potential of advanced recycling technologies in resource recovery The facility specialises in processing an array of waste materials including Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) mud it is equipped to handle Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) This versatility is suited to addressing different sectors’ varied waste management needs ranging from construction to municipal services In line with its commitment to sustainable and responsible waste management reDirect Recycling offers sealed mud bins designed for vacuum truck unloading removing the need for trucks to leave the site and ensuring they are back to work as soon as possible These bins are efficient in containing and transporting waste and comply with stringent regulations Aaron says that this ensures the transportation of waste materials to and from the facility is carried out safely with environmental and transport compliance in mind A pivotal aspect of reDirect Recycling’s operation is its initiative to sell recycled products back into the construction industry This practice exemplifies sustainable resource use and creates a closed-loop system that reduces the industry’s environmental footprint are repurposed and meet the quality standards required for construction use “This approach not only diverts waste from landfills but also provides a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for construction materials,” Aaron says “By reintegrating recycled materials into the construction sector reDirect Recycling not only contributes to reducing the extraction of virgin resources but also encourages a shift in industry practices towards more sustainable and environmentally conscious methods Aaron says reDirect Recycling is redefining what it means to be a leader in sustainable waste management solutions and customer service makes it a model for future recycling and waste management developments For more information, visit: www.redirectrecycling.com.au Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift.. Performance sustainability and software solutions group AMCS has deepened its Australian market presence with the acquisition of Mandalay Technologies The demanding tasks found on waste management sites require powerful All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media We believe Fairfield City is one of the best recreational precincts in South Western Sydney and we are always looking at ways to help residents be healthy That’s why we’ve introduced FREE evening Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, through the cooler months. Due to the success of the classes, we have relocated the Zumba classes to Wetherill Park Community Centre Zumba is a dance-based aerobic exercise class that is suitable for everyone offering a range of benefits including improving fitness These evening classes will ensure that working mums can participate in a Council initiative that is about having fun and keeping fit during the winter months We also offer Council’s FREE 7-week fitness program, Gyms in Parks during school terms. Term 2 kicks off on Monday 13 May 2024 and finishes on Thursday 27 June at Fairfield Heights Park and Bareena Park. For more information and to book, visit fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/events It’s the 25th year of National Walk Safely to School Day during National Road Safety Week we encourage you to walk your children to school and have conversations about road safety This is a great way to incorporate physical activity in a daily routine to support healthy development and educate children about avoiding dangers when on their way to school there’s something for everyone and even better A Thursday night drive has ended in tragedy in western Sydney with an 18-year-old driver dead and her four passengers injured when their car crashed into a tree The group were driving down The Horsley Drive at Wetherill Park about 11.15pm when the car veered off the road mounting the median strip and smashing head-on into a tree An 18-year-old female driver died and four passengers were injured in a car crash in Wetherill Park on Thursday nightCredit: Nine News One of the passengers was in a critical condition when paramedics arrived One person in their teens was found with multiple injuries and taken to Liverpool Hospital also had multiple injuries and was taken to Westmead Hospital was taken to Westmead Hospital with multiple injuries Woolworths Group has worked hard to offer the best possible convenience range and quality to the 24 million customers we serve each week across our growing network of businesses sustainability means constantly improving the ways we work to have a positive impact on our team our customers and the communities we serve – and in doing so creating a better tomorrow news and information from Woolworths Group and its brands Woolworths Group is proud to have 372,000 shareholders many of whom are everyday mum and dad investors Millions more are also indirect shareholders in Woolworths Group through their superannuation funds 3 August 2023: An innovative new food waste management system is set to launch in Sydney’s Wetherill Park to transform how the city deals with the thousands of tonnes of food waste generated each week Soon to be unveiled by sustainability-focused startup Goterra the state-of-the-art facility in Wetherill Park harnesses groundbreaking technology to tackle the mounting issue of food waste The system uses insects called Black Soldier Fly larvae to break down food waste onsite rapidly shipping container-sized units dubbed ‘Maggot Robots,’ the larvae can devour vast amounts of food waste This process generates valuable organic fertilizer and nutrient-dense protein meal as by-products countless diesel-guzzling truck trips to distant landfills are avoided Woolworths will be the new site’s foundation customer sending the food waste from its stores across the Sydney region which isn’t appropriate for hunger relief charities Woolworths has been utilising Goterra’s technology in a small-scale trial across its ACT stores since 2020 Goterra CEO Olympia Yarger said this decentralised model is transformative for Sydney which produces over 600,000 tonnes of food waste annually mostly trucked to landfills outside the metro area food waste has languished in toxic landfills hundreds of kilometres from our cities Our partnership with forward-thinking partners like Woolworths is helping change that,” said Ms Yarger will immediately create 12 new jobs for locals to Fairfield City Council and provides a blueprint for managing food waste sustainably Woolworths 360 Managing Director of Sustainable Impact said the system is a key piece of infrastructure that will enable  Woolworths’ ambition to divert all food waste from landfill “While each of our stores has a partnership with a hunger relief charity some of our food waste can’t be eaten and Goterra’s unique technology provides a low-emissions pathway to save it from landfill “We’re pleased to partner with Goterra as its foundation customer and excited by the future potential of the technology in regional areas where access to composting is limited.” The larvae inside the high-tech Maggot Robots work around the clock automatically adjusting conditions to optimise digestion Goterra will continue expanding its fleet of modular waste units across Australia decentralised and emissions-reducing waste solutions We are on a mission to deliver the best in convenience Woolworths Group acknowledges the many Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We recognise their strengths and enduring connection to lands waters and skies as the Custodians of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet We are committed to actively contributing to Australia’s reconciliation journey through listening and learning caring deeply for our communities and working together for a better tomorrow Read more about our commitment to reconciliation Plans revealed for a fresh food distribution centre in Wetherill Park and a liquor distribution centre in Kemps Creek Temperature-controlled operations at Minchinbury Distribution Centre to close by 2024 with impacted team members to be supported with career transition Existing Erskine Park Liquor Distribution Centre to be repurposed into an ambient grocery facility plans to build two new distribution centres (DC) in Western Sydney to complete the modernisation of its New South Wales (NSW) supply chain network The proposal for a new fresh food DC in Wetherill Park was lodged earlier this year and has received investment approval from the Woolworths Group Board A separate planning proposal will be lodged for a new liquor DC in Kemps Creek this week Both are subject to NSW Department of Planning approval The new sites are the final step in a major transformation of Primary Connect’s NSW supply chain network Primary Connect announced the Moorebank supply chain hub in 2020 The 76,000sqm multi-storey fresh distribution centre at Wetherill Park is set to service more than 280 Woolworths stores across NSW commencing in 2023 The site will support up to 700 ongoing jobs and more than 500 jobs throughout construction At more than six times the size of Bankwest Stadium’s playing field the temperature-controlled distribution centre will have the capacity to distribute more than 3,700 fresh produce and chilled lines It will provide a significant uplift in capacity to drive Woolworths Supermarkets’ ongoing range expansion and support continued volume growth in NSW Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci said: “The development of the Wetherill Park facility will help us deliver high-quality fruit vegetables and chilled goods to our customers fresher faster and more efficiently than ever before “Wetherill Park is strategically located in close proximity to a large number of our stores making it an ideal base for our fresh food distribution in NSW “The co-location of fresh and chilled operations across a multi-storey site will also help remove more than 11,000 truck movements off Sydney roads each year - delivering environmental traffic and road safety benefits to the community.” The Wetherill Park DC will replace the current fresh network in NSW Fresh and chilled products in NSW are currently supplied out of three sites comprising the Minchinbury Fresh DC and two third party facilities with limited capacity to service range expansion and volume growth over the medium to long term temperature-controlled operations at the Sydney Regional DC in Minchinbury are expected to cease in 2024 impacting around 330 Woolworths Group team members Brad Banducci added: “We understand the impact these decisions have on our team members and never take them lightly We’ll explore redeployment opportunities wherever possible and provide a wide range of support and career transition services in the lead up to the site closure We’ll also look to draw on our Future of Work Fund to support reskilling programs.” The 35,000sqm Kemps Creek Liquor DC will be managed by Primary Connect and service more than 400 Dan Murphy’s and BWS outlets across NSW under a partnership agreement with Endeavour Group from 2022 Kemps Creek will provide ongoing employment for around 180 team members and a further 100 jobs will be supported during construction Primary Connect has agreed an initial five year lease on the site It will replace the current Erskine Park Liquor DC which will be converted into an ambient grocery facility to service Woolworths Supermarkets Primary Connect has signed a lease extension at Erskine Park through to 2028 Primary Connect Managing Director Paul Graham said: “We’re pleased to be partnering with Endeavour Group on the Kemps Creek development to deliver improved service to their store teams It’s a major commercial agreement for Primary Connect which recognises the scale and capability we can offer to external partners the project will also deliver hundreds of new jobs on the doorstep of the fast-growing Western Sydney Aerotropolis.” Primary Connect has expanded its Townsville Adelaide and Tasmanian distribution centres opened a new Melbourne Fresh Distribution Centre and commissioned the automated Melbourne South Regional Distribution Centre Heathwood Fresh Distribution Centre is under construction in Queensland as well Primary Connect is the supply chain arm of the Woolworths Group offering end-to-end logistics services to its retail businesses and a growing number of external partners It runs the largest food and grocery supply chain in Australia and services more than 1,000 external customers Project Blue Tongue looking to redevelop distribution center site in Wetherhill Park A new data center campus and tape library is being proposed in Sydney According to the New South Wales planning site Cundall Johnston and Partners is planning a data center campus at 3 Davis Road in the Wetherill Park area of North Sydney Known as the David Road Data Center or “Project Blue Tongue,” the project will comprise the construction of two three-story data center buildings Each data center (DC-01 and DC-02) will offer a total of 80MW (66MW IT load) across 19,550 sqm (210,435 sq ft) of gross floor area (totaling three data halls) and 33 backup generators The site will use direct evaporative cooling (DEC) with outside air economization and no mechanical cooling system involving chillers and refrigerants will be used for the data halls The tape storage building will total 466 sqm (5,015 sq ft) across two data halls It will consume 850kW (430kW IT load) and feature one backup generator An end user for the site hasn’t been named The site is currently home to a 44,600 sqm (480,070 sq ft) distribution facility known as the Reservoir Distribution Centre and home to two tenants The area is surrounded by other industrial buildings The site would connect to existing NBN and Telstra fiber lines A further four new private telecommunications connections are proposed Documents suggest the buildings will feature a “unique color scheme inspired by Blue Tongue lizards,” transitioning from dark at the base to lighter shades as they ascend Plant and equipment will be covered with metal mesh veils creating "intriguing light and shadow effects" that vary in transparency from base to top “The design draws inspiration from Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" album cover using dichroic film within glass to create a subtle daytime light display and enhancing it at night with solar-powered LED lighting,” according to planning documents and accompanying documents are on exhibition until Monday Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia A prominent hotel development site in the heart of Randwick is set to hit the market offering a rare opportunity to capitalise on a DA-approved project in one of Sydney’s most tightly held Eastern Suburbs pockets Jess Freeman • 05/05/2025 Frasers Property Industrial has today announced our first capital partnership in Australia with an investment vehicle sponsored by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”).  Victoria’s dairy regions are facing growing challenges in accessing housing affecting workforce attraction and retention and threatening the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3 billion dairy industry Jess Freeman • 28/04/2025 Centuria has added another property to a west Sydney amalgamation quietly being created since 2022 is costing $11.5 million – a five per cent capitalisation rate – from a private vendor The result also prices land at $2740 per sqm or $27.4m per hectare a deal was formalised in January and will settle April Centuria was arguably always the likely buyer holding for its flagship Industrial REIT (CIP) adjoining properties: 8 Hexham Pl 160 Newton Rd ($39m) and 164-166 Newton Rd ($41.1m) “a site of scale for medium to long term development including potential multi-level opportunities” 74-94 Newton Rd – spreading 5.2ha and with a 16,962 sqm distribution centre The acquisition comes three months since we reported a 2.03ha industrial investment in the suburb sold between locals for $25m – 257pc up on its 2014 purchase price but lower Eleven Hexham Pl is the 12th time the fund has consolidated properties The asset includes a 1927 sqm building with c120 sqm showroom The warehouse clearance is up to nine metres The E4-General Industrial zoned site also includes a dual driveway and full drive around access “This well presented freestanding warehouse generated a large amount of interest due to the rarity of buildings of this size and Wetherill Park’s proximity to major arterial roads showcasing the precinct’s superior connectivity to greater Sydney,” Mr Pearce said on behalf of the marketing agency “Approximately 3.9 million residents can be reached within 45 minutes of Wetherill Park representing approximately 75pc of Sydney’s population,” he added The region’s industrial vacancy (measuring assets over 3000 sqm) is a low 0.7pc The rate is even tighter in the outer west (0.4pc) and west (0.5pc) Wetherill Park is 36 kilometres west of Sydney’s CBD and 14 km the same direction from Parramatta Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login The largest resource recovery and Processed Engineered Fuel (PEF) plant in Australia has been unveiled at Wetherill Park in Sydney Owned in a joint venture between resource recovery company ResourceCo and Cleanaway the plant is licensed to receive up to 250,000 tonnes a year of dry commercial and industrial and mixed construction and demolition waste the plant is expected to abate more than four million tonnes of carbon emissions Cleanaway’s customer base and waste supply in NSW will help drive volume to the facility to divert waste from landfill PEF is used as a substitute for fossil fuels in both domestic and offshore markets in the production of cement Australia’s largest construction material company with PEF for its Berrima cement kiln as a substitute for coal Chief Executive Officer Sustainable Energy at ResourceCo Ben Sawley said the new plant will divert up to 50,000 truckloads of waste from landfill while also reducing reliance on fossil fuels such as coal and gas “It will replace over 100,000 tonnes of coal usage per year alone and will take the equivalent of 20,000 cars annually off the road in terms of greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr Sawley said “We’re committed to playing a key role in Australia’s future sustainable energy mix by reducing waste and lowering carbon emissions through production of a commercially viable sustainable energy product,” “The opportunity to tap further into this market is huge and it makes good sense both environmentally and economically,” Mr Sawley said Cleanaway Chief Executive Officer Vik Bansal said this is an important new resource recovery solution in New South Wales that creates a landfill diversion option for commercial and industrial and some construction and demolition waste “Investment in resource recovery and innovative waste to energy solutions is essential to making a sustainable future possible and one of the ways we’re delivering on our Footprint 2025 strategy,” Mr Bansal said The project was supported by a funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), which had committed $30 million in debt finance to support development of the plant as well as an additional plant at a second Australian location still to be identified CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth said the priority in managing waste must be to reduce the amount waste produced in the first place we need to invest in proven technologies to repurpose it this facility is showing how industrial processes can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels,” he said “We can also reduce the amount of waste materials going into landfill an important factor in cutting our national greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr Learnmouth said CEFC Bioenergy and Energy from Waste Sector lead Henry Anning said the CEFC was working with the waste management sector to increase energy efficiency and energy generation “With Australia’s waste sector facing considerable disruption now is the time to adopt new ways of doing business,” Mr Anning said “With the right investment in proven technologies companies can turn our urban and industrial waste into new energy sources creating an important revenue stream while also reducing landfill gas emissions “In Australia there is a growing commercial opportunity for resource recovery reinforced by tightening state government landfill regulations We are working alongside waste companies to invest in long-term infrastructure that can make a lasting difference to the way we handle our waste,” he said