Australia’s largest car company has joined thousands of Australians in making the move to the City of Logan.
Works have started on Toyota’s major new parts distribution centre in Crestmead.
The 31,000 square metre facility will relocate 90 jobs to the area and is anticipated to open in 2026.
The company, which chose the location strategically to improve logistical operations and enhance its distribution network, was supported in its move by Logan City Council’s investment attraction team.
A fast-tracked development approval process has also allowed construction work on the new, 60,000 hectare site to begin sooner than anticipated.
The new facility will achieve 100 per cent carbon neutral operations with solar panels, a hydrogen refueller and EV charging.
Toyota says its improved safety standards and next generation technology will support a more streamlined goods to person process and provide greater and more inclusive employment opportunities.
Mayor Jon Raven recently joined representatives from Toyota, partner Goodman and the De Luca construction corporation for an official Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at the development site.
Mayor Raven said having Toyota in the City of Logan just made sense.
“Logan is the youngest, fastest growing and most diverse city in the state, so of course Toyota, arguably the best car company in the world, would want to base its parts business here,” Cr Raven said.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to have Toyota coming here and partnering with De Luca to deliver this parts facility, we’re really excited to see it.
“Logan is the beating heart of South East Queensland. You can’t move people or products throughout this region without coming through our city so that’s why we’re the smart choice for businesses to base themselves here.
“We also know that when you relocate 90 staff here that many of those people will want to come and live in Logan. We’re building 5000 new homes in Logan every year, we want you to be part of it.
“Thank you so much to Toyota for making the smart investment decision to come to Logan.
“We’re excited to be a partner with Toyota and to talk about how great it is to have them here.”
