Major Cold Store, Arndel Park, Sydney
- Project Type
- Cold Store
- Client
- Cold Storage Constructions Pty Ltd - Stages 1 to 3, P&O Cold Storage Ltd - Stage 4
- Project Value
- AUD 45 million
- Project Period
- 1989 - 1995
- Current Status
- Completed
Services
- Detailed Design
- Site Supervision
- Project Management
- Tender Assessment
Project Description
A cold storage distribution centre was constructed to service a large retail chain of stores. The project was constructed in stages. The first stage was a freezer with capacity of 45,000m3 at -30oC, chiller with capacity of 21,000m3 at 4oC and loading and sortation docks with capacity of 15,000m3 at 10oC. Stage 1 was serviced by a three-tier conveyer system, mechanised sorting and laser scan sorters. A plantroom and two-storey office complex were also constructed as part of Stage 1. Stages 2 and 3 were freezers with capacities of 21,000m3 and 26,000m3 respectively at -30oC for bulk storage, with associated loading docks and truck pavement areas.
Stage 4 comprising a new 109,000m3 cold storage warehouse, was later constructed behind the existing bulk storage and distribution facility (ie Stages 1 to 3). The bulk storage warehouse consisted of :
- Interchangeable freezer/chiller rooms
- Battery charge and plant buildings
- Office and Amenities building
For Stages 1 to 4 CGR was responsible for:
- negotiations with statutory authorities (including the successful appeal to the Land and Environment Court of NSW for Stage 4);
- detailed design of civil, structural and insulation works; and
- full time site services