Vaughan Constructions is partnering with leading IT solutions aggregator Synnex Australia and Van der Meer Consulting, on a purpose-built HQ and distribution centre for Synnex at Oakleigh South with an end value of circa $130 million.
According to Vaughan Constructions’ Development Manager, Jessica Topelson, the project, which will incorporate Synnex’s new Australian/New Zealand headquarters, is expected to create around 250 jobs during construction, while the operating business will create ongoing employment for up to 360 workers across the warehouse and office operations.
Ms Topelson said Synnex was seeking to significantly upgrade its logistics operations with what will be a state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).
''We’re absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to work on such an exceptional project with Synnex and Van der Meer Consulting which will deliver the absolute latest in warehousing storage solutions,’’ Ms Topelson said.
Designed by i2C Architects, the 34,922m² GFA facility, to be constructed on a 44,000m² site, just around the corner from Synnex’s existing Oakleigh South facility, will comprise a fully automated (ASRS), 4,283m², 35-metre high warehouse, a second three-level, 25,280m² warehouse, and a three-level main office of 3,273m² , along with external areas totalling a further 18,992m².
Chief Executive Officer of Synnex Group, Kee Ong, said Synnex was excited at the prospect of bringing the new facility online and cementing Synnex’s ongoing commitment to the local ICT market and the economy.
''This is a wonderful project that will make an enormous contribution to the efficiency of our operations, to our workplace environment and culture, the creation of local employment opportunities, and of course to significantly enhance our ability to distribute the highest quality products to our customers.
''We look forward to working with our highly regarded team of Vaughan Constructions and Van der Meer Consulting to bring the project to fruition,’’ Mr Ong said.
He said the investment was consistent with the company’s initiative to streamline distribution efficiency as part of a strategic five-year growth plan.
Project manager, Van der Meer Consulting’s Jason Liu, said the building was due for completion by late August 2024.
Synnex operates as a division of Synnex Technology International Corporation, the largest IT provider in the Asia Pacific region with a business network covering Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand.
Renders courtesy of i2C Architects.