Brookfield Properties has secured Ballarat Food Manufacturing Pty Ltd, part of the Yida Group, as the latest tenant at its Cardinia Logistics Estate in Pakenham, Victoria.
The company has signed a five-year lease over 14,660 square metres, comprising 14,020 square metres of warehouse space and 640 square metres of office accommodation. The site marks Ballarat Food Manufacturing’s first manufacturing facility in Australia, with production expected to commence in mid-2026.
The deal follows Costco’s recent acquisition of a 61,860 square metre parcel within the estate for its fifth Melbourne wholesaling outlet. Cardinia Logistics Estate, a speculative industrial development, offers flexible tenancy options ranging from 3,500 to 20,000 square metres. Located in Melbourne’s south-east growth corridor, the estate benefits from local infrastructure upgrades and direct access to the Princes Freeway, providing strong connectivity for storage, warehousing and light manufacturing.
Will Green, Senior Vice President at Brookfield Properties Australia, said the leasing activity reflects ongoing demand in the region. He noted that Cardinia Logistics Estate has been designed to accommodate specialised manufacturing, with access to high power, natural gas and crane capability, while offering competitive cost advantages and a well-connected location.
“Cardinia Logistics Estate has been strategically designed to maximise flexibility for its partners, making it suitable for specialised manufacturing with access to high power, natural gas and cranes,” he says. “As we near completion of stage one, we are seeing strong inbound leasing enquiry, prompted by the estate’s prime location, low-cost base and approaching availability to occupy.”
Zhong Chen, Founder and Director of Ballarat Food Manufacturing, said the new facility will serve as the cornerstone of the company’s supply chain and support its global expansion. The business plans to produce Australia’s first locally made instant noodles using premium Australian wheat, beef and seafood, aiming to provide a nutritious alternative to existing products and promote Australian produce internationally.
“Ballarat Food Group is aiming to produce Australia’s first locally made instant noodles, using high-quality and healthy ingredients such as premium Australian wheat, beef, and seafood,” he says. “Aiming to offer a nutritious alternative to existing products, the company will promote this proudly Australian brand worldwide, showcasing local produce on the global stage.”
Construction of stage one at 60 Greenhills Road is progressing and remains on track for completion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Brookfield Properties manages more than 480 logistics facilities worldwide, with Cardinia Logistics Estate set to strengthen its Australian footprint.
