MARRICKVILLE ONLINE
CUSTOMER FULFILMENT CENTRE
Woolworths is planning a new online customer fulfilment centre 74 Edinburgh Rd, Marrickville, to service growing demand for home delivery of groceries in the inner west and inner-city suburbs. This project will support up to 660 ongoing jobs and a further 360 jobs throughout the construction phase.
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In 2020, Woolworths lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for the project to the NSW Department of Planning & Environment (DPE).
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Throughout the application process, Woolworths engaged with the local community to provide information on the project, outline the benefits, impacts and mitigation measures and collect feedback. The Engagement Outcomes Report can be found here.
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The application was approved by DPE on 16 June 2022.
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Here you'll find the documents that support the approval including:​
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All technical reports and assessments that formed part of the SSDA
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Approved strategies, plans, programs and drawings
Artist impression the online customer fulfilment centre
Where we are now
Woolworths is preparing to demolish the existing buildings on site.
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In September 2022 Woolworths met with members of the Marrickville community to discuss the demolition phase. Items discussed included:
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Truck movements:
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Truck movements during this stage will be limited where possible via Sydney Steel Road only. As approved under the SSDA, truck movements during construction can be via both Edinburgh and Sydney Steel Road.
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Hours of operation:
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Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
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Saturday: 8am – 1pm
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Demoliton completion:​
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Demolition expected to be complete before Christmas.
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All work will comply with the Development Consent which are the conditions of approval DPE requires for the project. This document can be found here.
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Woolworths, with their Principle Contractor Central Civil (NSW), will notify the community on this website and by mail before starting any demolition or construction.
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Please find all notifications of previous and upcoming work below:
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Issued 12 October 2022
Reporting
Here you'll find the documents register of any complaints we receive.
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Next steps and development progress
Construction
Before starting building construction, Woolworths will explore temporary alternative depot type uses for the site such as bus and truck storage. Woolworths will submit a Development Application to Inner West Council for approval of this use.
Late 2020
Application
on public exhibition,
where the community
can provide formal
comments on the plans.
June/July 2020
Community consultation on preliminary plans, prior to lodging detailed plans including an Environmental Impact Study (EIS).
Mid 2020
EIS to be lodged
with the NSW Department
of Planning, Industry and
Environment (DPIE).
2021
DPE reviews application
and formal comments to make a decision on the planning application
Post demolition
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Woolworths will explore temporary alternative uses for the site as per the Change of Use DA submitted with Inner West Council.
June 2022
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Given the range of benefits for both the region and state, DPE approved the SSDA.
October 2022
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Woolworths will start demolishing buildings on the site.
WE ARE HERE
More information
Woolworths and its partners are committed to ensuring that neighbours to our sites and operations are informed and engaged as possible. We have commissioned Central Civil (NSW) as the Principle Contractor on site.
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Should you have any questions or need to make a complaint please contact Central Civil on:
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Ph: 0476 910 130
Email: info@centralcivilnsw.com.au