Australia Post has announced the development of six new greenfield sites across New South Wales (NSW). This major infrastructure commitment aims to bolster capacity to support parcel volume growth and improve service across communities.
The facilities will enhance service by improving operational safety and efficiency, handling between 900 and 2,200 parcels per day. The sites will be established in Tumut, Leeton, Casino, Deniliquin, Forbes and Byron Bay.
With a focus on sustainability, the expansion will feature 50kW rooftop solar power generation at all sites. There will also be rainwater harvesting and EV charging capabilities.
“In New South Wales, we’ve seen online purchases increase by 2.8% year-on-year, with data indicating that 82% of NSW households are now shopping online,” said Australia Post general manager network development and support services, Shane Plant.
“As regional areas increasingly depend on eCommerce due to fewer physical retail offerings, these purpose-built sites will enable Australia Post to meet the growing parcel demand in these regions.
“Beyond speed and efficiency, we’re focused on providing safer workplaces for our team members and building environmentally responsible infrastructure that can serve communities well unto the future.”
Details and timelines for each of the new sites are as follows:
- Tumut: Construction has commenced on the 600m² site, with plans to open in 2025.
- Leeton: Construction on the 1,105m² site will begin in early 2026, with plans to open at the end of 2026.
- Casino: Construction on the 1,350m² site will begin in early 2026, with plans to open at the end of 2026.
- Deniliquin: Construction on the 1,335m² site will begin in early 2026, with plans to open at the end of 2026.
- Forbes: Construction on the 1,796m² site will begin in early 2026, with plans to open at the end of 2026.
- Byron Bay: Construction on the 3,072m² site will begin in mid-2026, with the site expected to open by mid-2027.
As part of this regional expansion, a brownfield site has been secured in Narrandera, while more brownfield sites located in Cooma and Ballina are currently under lease negotiations.
