This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
LOGOS is developing a $100 million purpose-built meat processing facility at its new Wiri Logistics Estate in Auckland for Hilton Foods New Zealand.
The new facility, which will supply exclusively to Countdown’s North Island supermarkets, marks the first stage of development works on the estate.
Located on the corner of Roscommon and Wiri Station roads, the site offers direct access to Auckland’s key arterial roads and motorways, as well as the Conlinx Inland Port that services the Ports of Auckland.
Hilton has committed to a 25 year pre-lease on the 15,700 sqm facility, which is its first investment in New Zealand. Hilton will invest up to $50 million for plant and equipment for the facility.
Logos head of Australia and New Zealand Darren Searle said this commitment is a significant milestone.
“It sees us extend our strong relationship with Hilton into New Zealand, and also marks our first tenant for the new estate,” he added.
LOGOS is currently completing a 45,000sqm purpose-built food processing and distribution facility for Hilton at its Heathwood Logistics Estate in Brisbane.
“Having assisted in the delivery of a world class facility for Hilton in Australia, we are pleased to be able to support their New Zealand growth strategy and are excited to be a part of Auckland’s growing industrial sector. We look forward to continuing to work with Hilton, Countdown, Auckland Council and our land partner, Fletchers Building, as we bring this Estate to life,” Searle continued.
Hilton executive chairman Robert Watson said the investment in Auckland is an important step in the company’s growth strategy.
Woolworths New Zealand’s managing director, Natalie Davis, said they made the decision to partner with Hilton for meat processing in late 2017; its current plant on Portage Road will close and the team will move to the new, larger and more modern facility in Wiri.
Works have commenced on site, with the facility scheduled to be fully operational from mid 2020.
Australian Property Journal
