{"id":28534,"date":"2025-09-10T15:52:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T05:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/?p=28534"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:52:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T05:52:46","slug":"port-of-brisbanes-striking-mass-timber-project-is-its-greenest-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/port-of-brisbanes-striking-mass-timber-project-is-its-greenest-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Port of Brisbane\u2019s Striking Mass Timber Project is its Greenest Yet!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the Port of Brisbane announced that it has once again delivered strong trade volumes for FY25, it also highlighted ongoing, sustainable developments that are bringing increased economic activity to the port precinct. Notably, the Port drew attention to a cutting-edge facility for the Electrolux Group \u2013 the first tenant to open this year within Stage 2 of its Port West industrial estate – in Lytton on Brisbane\u2019s Bayside.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Targeting a 6-Star Green Star rating (v1.3) from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), the facility includes rooftop solar, low-carbon concrete, and a striking timber structure crafted from Glulam and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), positioning it as the Port\u2019s most sustainable development to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Port sees this purpose-built distribution and Experience Centre \u2013 delivered by PBPL in collaboration with the Electrolux Group, JLL, McNab, Johnstaff, Sparc Architects, and Northrop Consulting Engineers \u2013 as a significant milestone in the estate\u2019s expansion and sustainability ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new 21,255 square metre facility sits on a 4.22 hectare site and includes warehouse space, a premium Experience Centre, a two-storey office, a repair workshop, a hardstand\/truck apron, and car parking. Through PBPL\u2019s embedded energy network within Port West stage 2, Electrolux Group will also have access to 100% renewable power for its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new building features cross-laminated timber and glulam extensively throughout its internal areas. (Photo Credit: Supplied to Wood Central by the Port of Brisbane, photography by Mark Duffus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other sustainability measures include water efficiency and recycling initiatives, which capture rainwater for use in bathrooms and workshop appliance testing, as well as the recycling of water used for fire system testing. Additional elements include a Building Management System (BMS) and an optimised design, which reduced embodied carbon wherever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBPL CEO Neil Stephens said at the launch earlier this year that \u201cthe arrival of the Electrolux Group, to Port West Stage 2 marks the beginning of a new benchmark in sustainability at the Port of Brisbane\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTaking direction from Electrolux Group\u2019s sustainability ambitions, the project pushed the boundaries of what sustainable development looks like in an industrial setting. We\u2019re proud of what we\u2019ve been able to deliver on this project, collaborating with our long-standing delivery partners to achieve both design and embodied carbon reduction outcomes that were beyond our expectations\u201d, according to Stephens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plans for the new building have been years in the making, with the Port of Brisbane and Electrolux Group revealing plans for the facility in September 2023. (Image Credit: Port of Brisbane renders)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At the opening of the facility, Managing Director Australia & New Zealand for Electrolux Group, Kurt Hegvold, said: \u201cWe\u2019re ensuring our Queensland operations continue to provide amazing experiences for our consumers and customers and, importantly, an outstanding workplace for our employees\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI extend our gratitude to the Port of Brisbane, JLL and the many partners who enabled us to deliver on this project, a testament to our sustainability commitment for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The site features an advanced Experience Centre capable of hosting events for up to 150 guests, showcasing Electrolux appliances in action with live cooking demonstrations by leading chefs. An emphasis was placed on employee well-being at the site, which features several outdoor spaces and terraces that capitalise on the unique riverfront setting at Port West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Port sees this purpose-built distribution and Experience Centre \u2013 delivered by PBPL in collaboration with the Electrolux Group, JLL, McNab, Johnstaff, Sparc Architects, and Northrop Consulting Engineers \u2013 as a significant milestone in the estate\u2019s expansion and sustainability ambitions. (Photo Credit: Supplied to Wood Central by the Port of Brisbane, photography by Mark Duffus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) Industrial Sector Lead, Brian O\u2019Connell, who oversaw the project\u2019s delivery, said ambitions for the 6-star rating played out across the entire build. \u201cFrom our earliest discussions, Electrolux Group was very clear that they wanted to achieve a maximum Green Star rating,\u201d Mr O\u2019Connell said, placing a firm focus on initiatives such as the procurement and use of products and materials with sustainable credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe most striking example of this was the Cross-Laminated Timber that was used in the main office and Experience Centre. It stands out as an innovative design element in an industrial setting, and it also highlights Electrolux Group\u2019s leadership in sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Port West is home to a growing community of global and national businesses, including Bunnings, Fisher & Paykel, and Steelforce. Stage 2\u2019s strategic location, adjacent to Stage 1 of the estate and just six kilometres from the Port of Brisbane\u2019s terminals, ensures cost-effective first- and last-mile transport with direct access to global trade networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Port West facility strengthens Electrolux Group\u2019s operational footprint in Queensland, supporting the distribution of products under its well-known brands \u2013 including Electrolux, Westinghouse, and AEG \u2013 to households across Australia. The site reflects the company\u2019s focus on long-term investment, local employment, and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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