Parkes Special Activation Precinct

The Australian general warehousing and cold storage industry has grown over the past five years - now valued at $5.9 billion. The increasing demand for cold storage facilities is being driven by changing consumer preferences for fresher products, pre-made meals and the growth in online grocery shopping. 

Download the fact sheet below to find cold chain logistics opportunities in Parkes. 

The demand for critical minerals is driven by advances in telecommunications, medicine, manufacturing, defence, energy and renewables. The state is fast becoming a global leader in minerals mining and processing.

Download the fact sheet below to find out more about the critical minerals opportunities in Parkes.

Australia is one of the highest producers of e-waste globally, generating close to 540,000 tonnes in 2019 or around 22kg per person. In Australia, 88 percent of the seven million computers and televisions purchased annually end up in landfill. This growing problem creates a significant opportunity for e-waste recycling in Australia.

To find out more about the e-waste recycling opportunities in Parkes, download the fact sheet below.

Growth in food manufacturing in Australia is being driven by increased demand for locally produced food, favourable Government policies at a State and Federal level, and investment into research and development. Export potential remains strong thanks to Australia’s reputation for producing high quality products.

To find out more about food manufacturing opportunities in Parkes, download the fact sheet below.

Increasing demand for artisan and premium grain products is driving growth in grain milling in Australia, with opportunities available in Parkes. Operators also benefit from the increasing wealth in Asian markets, such as Vietnam, and rising demand for high-quality Australian products in countries such as the United Arab Emirates.

To find out more about innovative grains milling opportunities in Parkes, download the fact sheet below.

Shifting customer values (such as health and sustainability) and improvements in taste and texture are driving growth in the plant-based meat industry. The customer base is rapidly growing, with the industry estimated to be a $6 billion opportunity for Australia by 2030.

To find out more about plant-based meat substitutes opportunities in Parkes, download the fact sheet below

Parkes is perfectly situated at the intersection of multi-modal transport infrastructure, enabling businesses to reach 80 percent of Australia’s population within 12 hours. This strategic location makes Parkes the ideal precinct to aggregate plastic streams from across Australia.

To find out more about plastics recycling opportunities in Parkes, download the fact sheets below.