Independent Liquor Group (ILG) has opened a $28 million, purpose-built distribution centre in Swanbank, Queensland. It’s the group’s most significant infrastructure commitment to the state.
The facility spans 30,846m2 including a 14,983m2 warehouse with full racking, temperature-controlled zones, a dock office, and a material handling equipment charging area, alongside a two-level office. Its position between Brisbane’s South-Western and Ipswich Industrial Precincts gives ILG direct access to the freight corridors connecting south-east Queensland.
For Queensland’s independent licensed venues and bottle shops, the new DC is intended to translate directly into improved stock availability and faster fulfilment. ILG describes the facility as purpose-designed around its operational model and the needs of its membership base.
CEO Paul Esposito said the investment was central to ILG’s long-term competitive position.
“This facility is a major step forward for ILG and for the members and communities we serve across Queensland. We’ve built something that is genuinely fit for purpose, designed around how we operate, how we grow and how we support the licensed venues and bottle shops that rely on us every day.
“This is about building the infrastructure that keeps us competitive, keeps our service strong and future-proofs our operations – ensuring the cooperative remains successful for the next 50 years,” Esposito said.
