Building H1 proves a Green Endeavour

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) reached an important milestone in March 2023, handing over occupancy of its latest development to Brisbane Markets tenant, Green Endeavour.

The completed warehouse and administration building has a total lettable area of 6,144 m², including the main warehouse, an administration hub over two levels, and a rooftop terrace and garden.

“This is an incredible achievement,” said BML Chair, Anthony Kelly.

“It is not only exciting that we are delivering our third major warehouse development in five years, but also encouraging that we continue to meet the needs of our tenants in providing the infrastructure necessary for their businesses to expand and grow.”

Adam Dilworth can attest that, as a Managing Director of Green Endeavour, a joint venture between Fruitlink and

Suncoast Fresh, he knows firsthand how important it is to have the right space to run your business.

“We had a situation where we had two businesses, both growing beyond our existing warehouse space, and now to have this warehouse, it feels like unlimited potential,” said Mr Dilworth.

“We’re so pleased with the support we received from BML, not just for this build, but over a long time.

“Our first build on site was back in 1998 and I remember thinking we were never going to fill that warehouse, and look how far we’ve come,” he said.

Despite challenges with the construction, including subcontractor and materials shortages, and the flooding of the Brisbane Markets site a year ago, Max Burns, Managing Director of SBP Australia Pty Ltd, said he and his team enjoyed delivering the project.

“We always enjoy working with BML,” said Mr Burns.

“Even with the challenges we’ve faced over the past year, the fulfilment for us comes from watching the Brisbane Markets grow – it’s a great industry to be a part of.”

Green Endeavour Director, Graeme Twine, said the new warehouse will allow both businesses to offer supreme service to their customers under the Green Endeavour banner.

“By combining the two businesses in modern facilities, we will actually be able to save money on our energy costs and reduce other costs simply by working together,” said Mr Twine.

“The facility is not only created to look after the produce, but it’s also going to be an environment where people are going to want to come to work.”

What’s in a build?

Following a design development process which commenced in early 2021 and a 14-month construction period, the new Building H1 occupies the raised development pad in the South Gate West warehouse precinct and features:

• One freezer

• One dispatch room

• One heavy produce room

• Seven cold rooms

• 11 loading docks

• 3,360 m² hardstand

• 4,100 m³ concrete

• 20 km of general wiring/6 km of data cabling

• 1,000 m of cable tray

• 2,500 m of PVC electrical conduit

• 1,000 m of fibre optic cable

• 370 tonnes of structural steel

• 1,336 pallet spaces

New parking facility supports expansion

It’s full steam ahead for BML’s project to build a new parking facility at South Gate West (SGW).

The parking facility is designed to provide more accessible parking for Building H1 and contingency for future developments in the SGW precinct.

Initial conceptual designs, development application and Stage 1 bulk earth works were completed in 2022.

A retaining wall was completed in late February 2023, located to the west of the parking facility construction site, to maintain the integrity of the adjacent future development building pad.

Further bulk earth works were completed in March 2023, using excess fill from the Building H1 development. This second stage of works has given BML the opportunity to modify the design to better suit tenant operational requirements.

Once development approval is received for the design adjustment, construction works will progress with the installation of underground services, such as stormwater, electrical and communications conduits, and the asphalt surface once completed.

The new parking facility is expected to be completed in late 2023 and will feature approximately 320 open air parking spaces.