Sweet Success
A leading Auckland commercial property company wanted help to win a project to house a blue chip confectionary client near Auckland airport. So they called in The Building Intelligence Group.
After a recent distribution network review, Cadbury chose to establish a national distribution centre at the Airport Precinct in Mangere. They asked a select number of landowners to pitch suitable green field properties for a 12,500m2 warehouse with attached administration office that will house their national logistics team.
Commercial property investors James Kirkpatrick Group was one of three contenders pitching for the prestigious tenant.
James Kirkpatrick Jnr notes that Cadbury are not alone in identifying the Airport area as highly desirable and one of the most active and attractive over the past decade. James adds: "Our 5.5 hectare property at 100 Westney Road offered a fantastic location and profile along with the necessary size for the 16,500m2 site that Cadbury requires."
The area of client-specific design build industrial projects was a relatively new one for James Kirkpatrick Group, but one in which they are keen to build their profile and use their extensive development experience.
The Building Intelligence Group's senior project manager Blair Wolfgram was chosen as having both the green credentials and the project management experience to assist with the pitch and the ongoing project. Sustainability is paramount for Cadbury and, as an NZGBC Green Star Accredited Professional, Blair had the expertise to propose and support viable sustainable design options.
Cadbury's 'purple goes green' initiative aims to significantly shrink their global environmental footprint. The purpose-built James Stuart design of the new building will allow them to meet this aim, while the location not only provides easy access to current and developing highways for distribution requirements, but also makes it possible to reduce vehicle emissions due to its proximity to both the airport and Cadbury's distribution partners, Blair says.
As construction progresses, Blair will liaise between Cadbury and James Kirkpatrick Group, ensuring expectations are met on all sides, and the project runs smoothly and on budget towards its completion deadline.
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