Australia Post has opened a new 18,360m2 parcel delivery center in Blacktown, Western Sydney that will help deliver up to 30,000 parcels per day – and 48,000 parcels during peak periods.
The new consolidated center replaces the existing delivery centers at Seven Hills and Horsley Park, providing more space for team members to load their vans and get parcels out to customers faster. It also features an additional 5,000m² of warehouse space to manage increasing parcel volumes driven by the rise in e-commerce and can handle close to 400 delivery vans, more than anywhere else in the country.
The sustainably built parcel center features a 398kW solar system with 81kWh battery storage, EV car charging stations and an on-site rainwater tank. These initiatives are projected to reduce carbon emissions from operational activities by over 250 metric tons annually.
Khaled Elkhatib, Australia Post general manager divisional north – NSW/ACT and QLD, said, “The new center has been designed to create a seamless and streamlined experience for both our delivery teams and our customers. By bringing our teams closer to their delivery areas, we’re able to improve turnaround times and ensure parcels reach customers’ doorsteps faster.
“With the benefit of additional space, the facility is also helping us improve productivity and manage increasing parcel volumes, ensuring we can continue to meet the growing needs of e-commerce retailers and their customers.”
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