This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
FRASERS Property Industrial’s $500 million Yatala Central industrial estate in south east Queensland is now fully occupied after Australian flooring logistics supplier, GMK Logistics signed up for a new 25,580 sqm distribution facility.
A subsidiary of ASX-listed CTI Logistics, GMK’s facility will support its transportation fleet and outsourced warehousing and transportation services through 12 loading docks, with nine roller shutter door openings, a high roof clearance of 11.5 metres, and a 512 sqm office space.
GMK joins OJI Fibre Solutions, Beaulieu Australia and Reward Hospitality at the 400,000 sqm industrial estate, as well as Visy Glass and Pacific Optics.
GMK’s facility will feature on-site solar panels to generate electricity, as well as a rainwater storage tank connected to the landscape irrigation system and main office bathroom amenities. The facility has also been designed to target 5-Star Green Star Design and As-Built v1.3 certified ratings from the Green Building Council of Australia.
GMK’s employees will also have access to a landscaped rooftop terrace at their facility.
“We are pleased to provide GMK with future-focused facilities where their employees can work in an environment that promotes efficiency and collaboration,” said Troy Whalan, general manager – Queensland for Frasers Property Industrial.
Frasers Property Industrial is commenced its first bespoke project in the estate in 2015.
Knight Frank leasing agent Matthew Williams said the Yatala Central estate had brought renewed attention to the location and precinct to the Yatala Enterprise Area.
Yatala Central has significant open space and sustainability initiatives that include 130 bird nest boxes for native birds and wildlife, as well as the planting of over 1,100 trees and 115,000 shrubs and plants.
Modular building design guidelines, using sustainable materials, will be used to build GMK’s facility
Located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Yatala Central provides easy access to Queensland’s M1 Pacific Motorway.
Completion of GMK’s new facility is expected to reach completion in late 2022.
