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The Tasmanian grocery sector is set to receive a boost with the development of a $106 million retail distribution centre.
The 60,000-square metre development in Launceston has been proposed by Statewide Independent Wholesalers (SIW), a partnership of Tasmanian Independent Retailers and Woolworths. Premier David Bartlett has welcomed the proposal, saying it represented a strong vote of confidence in the Tasmanian food supply network. “I welcome what is a major investment in Tasmania. This will be a new, state-of-the-art distribution centre that will serve Tasmania well into the future,” Mr Bartlett said. “SIW will be introducing the latest supply chain technology in the state, comparable with the best facilities elsewhere in Australia and worldwide.”The new centre will supply the state’s 28 Woolworths stores plus 208 independent grocers, replacing Woolworths’ Hobart and Devonport facilities. Chairman of SIW Michael Kent said the centre would utilise modern truck-loading facilities and warehousing technology to improve supply chain efficiency. Mr Bartlett said with the latest technology, the centre would enable the major retailer to easily manage its distribution from interstate.“It will revolutionise the food supply chain in Tasmania and help to restrain prices in a climate of rising costs which is good news for consumers,” he said.
The 60,000-square metre development in Launceston has been proposed by Statewide Independent Wholesalers (SIW), a partnership of Tasmanian Independent Retailers and Woolworths. Premier David Bartlett has welcomed the proposal, saying it represented a strong vote of confidence in the Tasmanian food supply network. “I welcome what is a major investment in Tasmania. This will be a new, state-of-the-art distribution centre that will serve Tasmania well into the future,” Mr Bartlett said. “SIW will be introducing the latest supply chain technology in the state, comparable with the best facilities elsewhere in Australia and worldwide.”The new centre will supply the state’s 28 Woolworths stores plus 208 independent grocers, replacing Woolworths’ Hobart and Devonport facilities. Chairman of SIW Michael Kent said the centre would utilise modern truck-loading facilities and warehousing technology to improve supply chain efficiency. Mr Bartlett said with the latest technology, the centre would enable the major retailer to easily manage its distribution from interstate.“It will revolutionise the food supply chain in Tasmania and help to restrain prices in a climate of rising costs which is good news for consumers,” he said.
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