A major new robotics warehouse planned for North Maclean is set to deliver more than 1000 permanent jobs, reinforcing the city’s growing role as a logistics powerhouse.
Global online retailer Amazon last week announced plans to build a $750 million robotics fulfilment centre within Charter Hall’s Flagstone Logistics Estate.
The massive four-level facility will span 150,000 square metres, making it one of the largest warehouses ever built in Queensland.
Construction is already underway and the site is expected to create around 2000 construction and fit-out jobs, with operations scheduled to begin in 2028.
Logan Mayor Jon Raven said the scale of the project reflects the city’s rapid growth and strong economic future.
“Everything is big in Logan, and this is set to be the size of two Suncorp Stadiums,” he said.
“As one of the country’s fastest-growing cities, and as a young city, jobs are important to drive the local economy. This facility goes a long way towards that goal.”
Once operational, the centre will use advanced robotics technology to store and move products around the building.
Robots capable of lifting up to 500 kilograms will move shelves of goods around the warehouse floor, while workers focus on tasks requiring human judgement and skill.
The facility will store up to 15 million products and could process more than 125 million packages a year, including items sold by Queensland small businesses using Amazon’s online marketplace.
Despite robots being tasked with the heavy lifting, there are still expected to be hundreds of permanent jobs created within the mammoth facility.
The site will offer a wide range of roles including engineering, IT, operations, maintenance and entry-level positions with on-the-job training. Many positions are expected to be permanent jobs once the warehouse is fully operational.
The Amazon development is the latest sign of Logan’s emergence as a key logistics and distribution hub.
Major transport links such as the Mount Lindesay Highway, along with proximity to the Port of Brisbane and Brisbane Airport, have made the region attractive for freight and e-commerce companies.
Japanese automotive giant Toyota is also investing in Logan, building a 31,000-square-metre parts distribution centre at Crestmead expected to open in 2026.
Other major brands already have distribution warehouses in the region. These include DHL, Culture Kings, Mitre 10, Rinnai, CEVA Logistics and Pinnacle Hardware.
The new North Maclean facility will become Amazon’s second fulfilment centre in Queensland, complementing its existing site at Lytton and logistics operations in Heathwood and Arundel.
Amazon Australia’s director of operations Wayne Angus joined the sod turning last week and said the company was proud to continue its investment in Queensland.
“People are at the heart of our operations, and by combining innovative robotics technology with skilled local talent in this state-of-the-art site, we’re building a workplace where people and technology work hand in hand to deliver for our customers,” he said.
“This investment demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to Queensland customers and our confidence in the state’s growing economy.”
