Kmart Group has announced plans to open a giant 100,000 square metre distribution centre at the Moorebank Intermodal precinct.
Scheduled to be operational by the end of 2027, the facility will transform Kmart Group’s supply chain in NSW through a modern omnichannel fulfilment capability.
The facility will enable increased capacity to support future growth, better availability for customers, boost safety outcomes for team members and provide faster delivery times both to stores and customers.
The announcement was made last Friday on the site of the proposed Omnichannel Fulfilment Centre.
The project will bring hundreds of construction jobs to South Western Sydney over the next two and a half years.
The entire Moorebank Intermodal precinct, comprising 12 tenants including Kmart, is projected to deliver $11 billion in economic benefits over the 30 years following completion, including $3.6 billion to the economy of South Western Sydney.
The precinct is expected to create more than 1,300 construction jobs, and once fully operational will support around 6,800 direct and indirect jobs, including more than 500 at Kmart Group – which will primarily consist of existing team members transferring to this new facility.
The facility will support the continued growth of both Kmart and Target by expanding distribution capacity and enhancing both customer and team member experiences.
Kmart and Target CEO, John Gualtieri, said the investment in the new Moorebank omnichannel fulfilment centre would be an important part of the business’ long term strategy to modernise its supply chain and simplify store operations.
“This commitment is an exciting milestone and represents a significant investment in our future supply chain,’’ he said.
“By modernising our fulfilment capabilities, we’re increasing speed, efficiency and flexibility across our network.
“Ultimately, this is about delivering even more value to our customers, which is central to who we are.”
Prue Car, Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, joined Kmart Group and Intermodal representatives for the official announcement and sod turning ceremony (pictured above with John Gualtieri).
“The precinct is a major boost for the local community, creating hundreds of jobs and contributing to the long-term economic growth of South Western Sydney,’’ the deputy premier said.
“This will create opportunities for local workers, and I am pleased this investment will mean local families benefit from long term employment close to home.”
James Baulderstone, National Intermodal CEO said: “The Moorebank precinct was created to enable companies like Kmart to invest alongside the Australian Government and play an essential role in modernising our nation’s critical supply chain by providing essential products to homes and families securely and affordably.
“Kmart Group’s decision to locate such an important part of its distribution network to Moorebank is a further endorsement of this long term vision and we look forward to working together,’’ he said.
