Inghams distribution centre opens in SA

TMX Global has completed the second of three distribution centres (DC) for Inghams Group, located in Edinburgh, South Australia.

The 15,380 m² fridge and freezer facility sits adjacent to the poultry provider’s existing processing plant and will accommodate 100 staff.

Inghams National Distribution Manager, Chris Ong, said delivering the facility was a team effort.

“We are excited to be entering into the next phase of our distribution network strategy with the practical completion and go live with our new state-of-the-art and sustainably designed Adelaide Distribution Centre,” Ong said.

The facility was designed under 5 Star Green Star guidelines for operational efficiency, in a collaboration between Inghams, TMX, Texco and Goodman.

Developed by Goodman and built by Texco, TMX Global managed the multidisciplinary project from end to end, providing DC design, technical scoping, property procurement and construction delivery management.

According to TMX Director, Sam Dellios, sourcing a site next to the processing plant will help to enable cost savings, transport efficiency and a reduction in the environmental impact.

The facility is also partly solar-powered, with 500 kW of solar installed on its roof and has efficient refrigeration systems installed to reduce electrical consumption by 50% in comparison to older plants.

Last year, the first facility opened in Truganina in Melbourne’s west. The third facility, in Hazelmere, Western Australia, will open later this year.