EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
SPECIAL ACTIVATION PRECINCT RELEASE 1B
KEY SITE HIGHLIGHTS
Approximately 25 hectares of serviced land located within the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.
Lots can be purchased as land parcels of any size between 2 to 25 hectares. RGDC would also consider a single transaction for the entire site, providing flexibility for businesses, developers and investors.
The precinct’s strategic location provides access to 80% of Australia's population within 12 hours via road and rail, making it a key hub for national freight connectivity.
Subdivision and servicing to be funded and managed by RGDC within 2 years of contract exchange (subject to the conditions of sale). Existing site technical studies will also be made available to site purchasers to support project planning.
Development activity on site will benefit from streamlined planning approval processes, delivering greater certainty for businesses and investors, significantly reducing approval times and costs, making it easier to get your business up and running. Businesses benefit from direct access to the Parkes precinct Business Concierge Service , providing a single point of contact throughout approvals, infrastructure coordination and project delivery, reducing complexity and accelerating project outcomes.
Join established businesses Pacific National, SCT Logistics, Linfox and Pet Care Kitchen , as well as newly announced future operators Soul Origin, EcoTech Enviro and Maya Recycling.
The site supports a range of compatible uses from a variety of sectors, from transport and warehousing, to electricity and waste services, to value-add agriculture, to manufacturing. Establish your operations here without the metropolitan price tag.
Parkes is a growing hub of economic development, with a population catchment of approximately 70,000 living within a 1.5-hour commute of the Parkes precinct.
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Cushman & Wakefield, on behalf of Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC), is pleased to bring Parkes Special Activation Precinct Release 1B to market. By way of Expressions of Interest, Cushman & Wakefield are seeking suitably experienced and capable parties to purchase prime development land parcels, compatible with a wide range of manufacturing, transport, warehousing and value-add agriculture uses. THE OPPORTUNITY
Expressions of Interest must be lodged via the dedicated data room by no later than 4.00pm (AEDT) on 12 February 2027.
For more information on this opportunity, please contact: Joe Flanagan (Joe.Flanagan@cushwake.com)
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INDICATIVE SUBDIVISION OVERLAY
LOT 17 (~12.8 ha)
LOT 16 (~4.8 ha)
LOT 15 (~4.3 ha)
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The subdivision shown is indicative only. Businesses have the flexibility to shape the profile of Release 1B to suit their own bespoke operational requirements.
ROAD 4
LOT 13 (~2.0 ha)
LOT 13 (~2.0 ha)
STAGE 1A – Fully Allocated
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LOCATION & PRECINCT VISION
The Parkes precinct is located at the intersection of Australia’s major rail corridors, making it a critical juncture for the nation’s key freight and logistics operators of tomorrow. With access to approximately 80% of Australia’s population within 12 hours (by road or rail), the Parkes precinct provides an opportunity to establish operations in a location with genuine national reach.
Businesses at the Parkes precinct can reduce costs, improve environmental performance and strengthen their competitive position through access to shared sustainability initiatives, renewable energy opportunities and specialist ESG expertise. A precinct-wide Environmental Management System (EMS) supports operational efficiency, sustainability and long-term business growth.
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STREAMLINED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS The NSW Government is positioning the precinct as a nationally significant freight and distribution hub. Parkes precinct will stimulate economic development and employment opportunities through the co-location of key industries such as agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, energy & resource recovery, and transport. To support investment, the Government is providing a coordinated, efficient pathway through planning, approvals and project delivery.
Release 1B has been subject to a range of environmental and technical investigations, with relevant information made available to businesses to inform due diligence and support the approvals process.
Release 1B will be serviced and subdivided once lots are allocated and contracts signed, supporting an efficient pathway for businesses to progress development and commence on-site works.
RGDC provides dedicated Business Concierge Services, offering end- to-end support to streamline investment decision-making, identify precinct opportunities (including resources, partnerships and projects), and assist in navigating government processes.
RGDC supports a coordinated planning and approvals pathway designed to provide businesses greater clarity and certainty and support the efficient progression of development proposals.
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EXISTING & FUTURE PARKES PRECINCT BUSINESSES
RGDC’s vision for Parkes as the Central West’s premier enterprise precinct can be fulfilled by a variety of compatible target industry sectors, including freight transport, cold storage, critical minerals processing, renewable energy technology,
value-add agriculture, and general warehousing to name just a few. A number of well-established brands have already committed to Parkes, recognising its strategic location and relative affordability.
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Parkes represents an exciting opportunity due to its strategic location, logistics connectivity, and future scalability, making it a compelling location to support future operational expansion as the business continues to evolve.
SOUL ORIGIN AUSTRALIA
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CONNECTIVITY & LOCATION
ROAD The Newell Highway is the major arterial road linking Melbourne to Brisbane and runs through Parkes at the midway point. Parkes is easily accessible to Sydney by road via the Great Western Highway.
RAIL Parkes is located at the junction of Australia’s two rail spines, providing connections to key metropolitan markets and major ports. Parkes is also positioned on the Inland Rail alignment, which is intended to improve freight capacity and journey efficiency. The Parkes to Melbourne section of Inland Rail is expected to complete in Q4 2027.
AIRPORT Parkes Regional Airport services Sydney with three daily return flights (45 minutes).
PERTH
MELBOURNE | 710 KM
SYDNEY | 255 KM
KEY DISTANCES
BRISBANE | 960 KM
SPECIAL ACTIVATION PRECINCT RELEASE 1B
ADELAIDE | 1,050 KM
PERTH | 3,700 KM
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DARWIN
BRISBANE
PARKES
ADELAIDE
SYDNEY
MELBOURNE
HOBART
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PARKES AS A VALUE PROPOSITION
Parkes has an affordable, accessible housing market, with median house price of approx. $455k. Additionally, 330ha has recently been acquired by council for a major residential development, supplying approx . 2,035 new dwellings for Parkes.
Continued investment in health, education and community infrastructure underpins long-term growth, highlighted by the $72.8 million Parkes Hospital , as well as a planned library and community hub that will further elevate the town's lifestyle appeal.
Parkes Shire has a robust and diverse economy, generating approx. $900m in annual gross regional product.
Access to a population catchment of approx. 70,000 people within a 1.5 hr commute of the Parkes precinct.
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Parkes Shire Council
Beyond its industrial strengths, Parkes offers a high standard of living and strong sense of community that enhances its appeal to skilled workers and families.
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KEY SITE INFORMATION
664 Nelungaloo Road, Parkes
ADDRESS
Lot 84 DP 1318839
LOT/ DP
Approximately 25 hectares (subject to final subdivision and road alignment)
SITE AREA
Parkes Shire
LGA
Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation
LANDOWNER
Regional Enterprise Zone (REZ) SEPP Precincts Regional
LAND ZONING
Parkes Special Activation Precinct, Release 1B
LOCATION
• State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts-Regional) 2021 (Precincts – Regional SEPP). Refer to: Precincts Regional SEPP • All development within the precinct is to be consistent with the provisions of the Parkes Special Activation Precinct Master Plan and the Parkes Special Activation Precinct Delivery Plan. Refer to: Parkes Special Activation Precinct • Any proposed development will be required to obtain an Activation Precinct Certificate prior to obtaining development consent via a complying development certificate or development application
PLANNING LEGISLATION/ FRAMEWORK
POTENTIAL USES
Target uses for the site include but are not limited to: Manufacturing • Value-add agriculture • Food manufacturing • Critical minerals and processing • Renewable energy technology manufacturing
Transport & Warehousing • General warehousing and cold storage • Freight transport • Grain storage
Electricity & Waste services • Recycling and resource recovery • Solar electricity generation
METHOD OF SALE EXCLUSIVE AGENT
To be sold in its entirety, or in land parcels of 2 to 25 hectares, by way of Expressions of Interest.
Cushman & Wakefield
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Parkes Special Activation Precinct Release 1B is offered to the market for sale via Expressions of Interest closing on 12 February 2027 at 4.00pm (AEDT). For access to the EOI documentation, Respondent briefing session, or to arrange a site inspection, please contact: Joe Flanagan (Joe.Flanagan@cushwake.com)
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