ellenbrook set for job boost with new bunnings warehouse
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Media Release
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December 2012
Ellenbrook set for job boost with new Bunnings Warehouse
Following approval from the City of Swan, Bunnings is pleased to announce the development of a new
Bunnings Warehouse in Ellenbrook that will create more than 130 jobs for local residents. Bunnings Warehouse
Ellenbrook will be located at the corner of The Promenade and Mangles Drive, Ellenbrook and is set to open in
late 2013.
The total project will have an investment of more than $32 million in the development, fit-out and stock for the
store on the three hectare Ellenbrook site. The Ellenbrook Warehouse will be almost 16,000 square metres and
include the main warehouse, timber trade sales area, building materials and landscape supplies yard and
outdoor nursery. There will also be parking for more than 390 cars.
Bunnings Chief Operating Officer, Peter Davis, said Bunnings was pleased to be investing in the local
Ellenbrook community.
“Bunnings’ investment in the Ellenbrook area will provide great job opportunities for the local community, with
over 130 new positions available in the Bunnings team, representing strong employment and on-the-job training
opportunities for local residents and school leavers.”
“The project will also create over 180 additional jobs during the construction phase, signifying a direct
investment in the local area,” Mr Davis said.
“We are really proud of our Western Australian heritage. We have grown from humble beginnings to now
operating over 270 stores and employing over 33,000 team members across Australia and New Zealand” he
said.
Managing Director for LWP Property Group, the developers of Ellenbrook, Mr Danny Murphy, said it was
exciting to see more large retailers moving into Ellenbrook.
“Bunnings coming to Ellenbrook represents an important part of the Stage 3 expansion of the Ellenbrook Town
Centre," he said.
"Stage 3 of the Ellenbrook Town Centre, will see the extension of key roads, including The Parkway, which will
open up a number of exciting new “High Street” sites for development.
The Warehouse will offer a wide range of leading Australian brands and products along with specialised trade
supplies to meet the community’s needs. Local customers will enjoy the convenience of the widest range of
home improvement and outdoor living products at the lowest prices.
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“Bunnings is committed to working toward carbon neutral growth and long term footprint reduction and in
keeping with this, the planned Bunnings Warehouse will implement a number of energy and water saving design
features,” concluded Mr Davis.
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For further information, please contact: Shae Slater at Professional Public Relations Tel : 08 9388 0944 Email :
Or Sarah Cantrill, PR & Communications Manager, Bunnings T: 03 8831 9547 E: [email protected]