Amazon will invest more than $7 million into a newly built logistics site in Ravenhall, Victoria, set to open in late 2025.
The 8800sqm site is currently under construction in Dexus’ Horizon 3023 estate. It will be located opposite Amazon’s existing Ravenhall fulfilment centre, which is currently home to hundreds of thousands of the larger items available via Amazon, ranging from soft drink cartons and nappies to BBQs, outdoor furniture and gardening equipment.
The site will create 1000 construction jobs until its completion, and more than 200 once fully operational. There will also be flexible earning opportunities with Amazon’s delivery service Amazon Flex
“The Ravenhall logistics site enables us to grow our contribution to the local economy through the creation of jobs and flexible earning opportunities and we look forward to building on our strong relationship with the local community,” says Amazon Australia Director of Operations Sandra McNeil.
“We’re also excited about what this enhanced delivery experience will soon bring to our customers in and around Melbourne and Victoria.”
Amazon worked with Dexus to secure the strategic location for the delivery station close to its existing Ravenhall fulfilment centre.
“We are proud to partner with Amazon to support their growth across Australia,” says Dexus Executive General Manager, Industrial, Chris Mackenzie.
“This project represents the fourth facility being delivered for Amazon across our national industrial footprint. Sites like Horizon 3023, Ravenhall industrial estate offer customers premium connectivity enabling them to get packages to customers faster and more efficiently.”
Amazon logistics sites power the ‘last mile’ of the order process and help to improve the delivery experience for Amazon customers in the surrounding areas. Packages are transported to the Ravenhall site from Amazon fulfilment centres and are then picked up by Amazon Flex delivery partners to be delivered directly to customers.
The Ravenhall site is Amazon’s 13th logistics site in Australia and joins its three sites in Melbourne and Geelong to support the Victorian region.