Asahi Beverages has begun work on a new $150 million distribution centre in Redbank, outside Brisbane, as part of a broader overhaul of its Australian supply chain.
Located within the Redbank Motorway Estate in Ipswich, the facility will use robotics and a high-speed shuttle system to manage beverage storage and fulfilment. It is expected to become fully operational in 2028.
For hospitality customers, one of the most significant changes will be improved access to Asahi’s complete alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio. The company expects the facility to support a more consolidated ordering model, allowing customers to receive a broader range through one order, one payment and one delivery.
The portfolio includes beer brands such as Great Northern and Victoria Bitter, ready-to-drink products including Hard Rated and non-alcoholic beverages such as Schweppes, Pepsi Max and Cool Ridge water.
Redbank’s position near major freight routes will support deliveries throughout south-east Queensland, regional areas and interstate markets. Asahi said the investment would help simplify its east coast warehousing network while improving distribution efficiency.
The project is expected to create approximately 300 full-time-equivalent jobs during construction. Goodman is leading the development, McNab has been appointed as builder and TMX Transform has supported the project’s network design, property procurement and management.
Sustainability measures have also been incorporated into the plans. The facility is targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating and is expected to include one megawatt of solar capacity, native landscaping and 50,000 litres of rainwater storage for irrigation and amenities.
Construction is anticipated to take around 18 months, followed by a 12-month period for automation, testing and commissioning. The project will not affect Asahi’s existing manufacturing operations, with the company reporting that more than 97 per cent of the beverages it sells in Australia are produced locally.
The Queensland site is the second development in a planned three-part national distribution program. Work has already commenced on a new Asahi facility at Deer Park in Melbourne’s west, while construction on a Sydney hub is expected to follow.
As venues continue to manage staffing constraints, delivery costs and limited storage, greater consolidation within beverage distribution could offer practical benefits. Fewer fragmented deliveries and access to a broader range through a single system may help simplify ordering for pubs, restaurants, hotels and other high-volume operators.
Further details are available in the Asahi Beverages project announcement.
