Dexus Drives $110m Industrial Expansion at Kemps Creek

Dexus Drives $110m Industrial Expansion at Kemps Creek

July 28, 2025

3D render of a modern industrial warehouse and office building by Dexus at Kemps Creek, featuring glass facades, landscaped grounds, and pedestrian pathways.

A $110 million warehouse and distribution estate by Dexus has received approval for Kemps Creek, marking another major step in transforming the Mamre Road Precinct into a key logistics hub for Western Sydney.

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure approved the State Significant Development (SSD) proposal on 28 July 2025. The decision was made under delegation from the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. The site spans 30.37 hectares at 113-153 Aldington Road within the Western Sydney Employment Area.

Strategic Catalyst for Western Sydney Growth

This proposal supports state planning strategies, including the Greater Sydney Region Plan, the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Plan, and the Mamre Road Precinct Development Control Plan (DCP). Located about five kilometres northeast of Western Sydney International Airport, the site has strategic access to Mamre Road and the M4 and M7 Motorways.

For planners and developers, the approval confirms government backing for industrial investment in the Mamre Road Precinct. This area was rezoned for employment uses in June 2020. The Dexus project joins a growing number of logistics developments boosting jobs and infrastructure in the region.

What’s Proposed at Aldington Road

Dexus plans to build two warehouse and distribution centre buildings with a combined gross floor area of 68,914 square metres. The development also includes site-wide earthworks, subdivision into five development lots, construction of internal roads, stormwater infrastructure, car parking, hardstand, landscaping, and signage.

The first stage involves bulk earthworks and fit-out for the two buildings. Dexus will use a temporary access arrangement via Aldington and Abbotts Roads until they secure permanent access through adjoining sites or the future Southern Link Road. The project will create 128 construction jobs and 284 operational roles.

Site location by Nettletontribe

Managing Constraints: Design and Earthworks

The site includes challenging topography and infrastructure requirements. Dexus proposed substantial cut and fill to create level building platforms and connect to the future freight and road network. An independent civil engineer reviewed the plans and found that they appropriately balanced site limitations with design needs.

Dexus also collaborated with neighbouring landowner Frasers Property Industrial to coordinate shared retaining wall solutions and site access. Although the earthworks led to some non-compliance with DCP height controls, the Department accepted the design due to the site context and proposed mitigation measures such as landscaping.

Infrastructure and Staging

The development will rely on interim stormwater systems, including sediment basins and retention ponds, until Sydney Water delivers regional infrastructure. Dexus must maintain these systems and eventually connect to the drainage channel on the neighbouring Yiribana Logistics Estate.

Road access will also be staged. Long-term access depends on delivery of the LOG-N Northern Access Proposal and regional road upgrades. In the meantime, the Department and Transport for NSW agreed that the interim access plan is acceptable.

For developers, this illustrates the need for flexible staging when delivering large-scale industrial projects in areas reliant on future infrastructure.

Traffic, Noise and Community Considerations

Traffic and noise were the main concerns raised during public exhibition. Two public submissions and one from Penrith City Council focused on congestion around Bakers Lane and potential impacts on nearby schools.

To address these issues, the Department imposed conditions banning all construction and operational traffic from using Bakers Lane. All vehicles must access the site via Abbotts Road and Mamre Road. Dexus must prepare a Construction Traffic Management Plan to enforce these restrictions.

Dexus revised their noise assessment after receiving feedback, treating nearby schools as sensitive receivers. Acoustic modelling showed the project complies with relevant noise criteria. The Department added conditions requiring noise verification and implementation of mitigation measures.

Collaborative Planning and Approval Pathway

The application process featured coordinated engagement between Dexus, state agencies, and Penrith City Council. Dexus responded to agency input with updated architectural, civil, acoustic, and landscape plans. They also submitted revised traffic modelling, environmental studies, and engineering documentation.

Although the project needed substantial changes after exhibition, the Department determined it was in the public interest. The proposal met planning controls, managed potential impacts, and supported strategic land use objectives.