SCT starts construction of refrigeration facility in WA
The SCT Group’s property arm is commencing the construction of a refrigeration facility at Forrestfield in Western Australia as part of the organisation’s growth strategy and commitment to assist Western Australia’s supply chain resilience.
The facility boasts a total building area of 9000 m2 with temperature control technology supporting freezer, chiller and ambient facilities to support product coming into the state, and drive opportunities for WA companies to send a broader product range to the eastern seaboard. It will facilitate 50,000 additional pallets of freight to and from WA, using a low-emissions freight option.
“This Investment is part of our growth strategy and commitment to assist the WA market with supply chain resilience to compensate for the deteriorating rail network and more extreme weather events,” said Geoff Smith, SCT Managing Director.
“We are conscious of the impacts of recent rail network outages on the WA public, particularly regarding supermarket and grocery items. We continue to seek a dialogue with the WA Government on the steps that can be taken to address these issues, which will require a larger commitment to the WA freight and logistics sector by both the private sector and government stakeholders,” Smith said.
The company is investing in solutions that are designed to make the flow of freight to and from Western Australia more cost-effective and secure.
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