Stockland and John Boyd Properties have dropped a data centre as a potential use from the amended masterplan for the former Kogarah Golf Club site in southern Sydney, opting to focus on a logistics precinct and mixed-use development.
The amended Concept Masterplan, which follows the original submitted earlier this year, no longer includes a data centre among the uses it covers. A Stockland spokesperson told W.Media the data centre had not progressed far enough to be included in the company’s data centre development pipeline.
“Stockland and John Boyd Properties are focused on the development of a world class logistics precinct which does not include a data centre as part of the amended Concept Masterplan,” the spokesperson said.
The company said the decision was business- and market-led. It said the site’s location near Sydney Airport, Port Botany and major transport infrastructure made it uniquely suited to logistics.
“The site is on the doorstep of Sydney Airport and in close proximity to Port Botany and major transport infrastructure, making it uniquely suited for a logistics hub and has potential for mixed uses, like retail and hospitality,” the spokesperson said.
Plans for the first building, known as Building 3A, will focus on logistics, with a planning submission expected as the next stage of the development progresses.
The wider redevelopment is also expected to deliver a one-kilometre public foreshore link along the Cooks River, the future delivery of the 14-hectare Pemulwuy Park, local road upgrades and improved active transport connections.
Stockland said it would continue engaging with stakeholders as planning for the logistics precinct progresses, including consultation on Building 3A.
Stockland’s wider data centre pipeline
The Kogarah decision comes as Stockland continues to develop a broader data centre platform across its Australian property portfolio. In its 1Q27 Operational Update, released last month, Stockland identified seven potential data centre sites across NSW and Victoria, with about 450MW of power secured, subject to final design, documentation and customer negotiations.
The sites are MPark Stage 2, Kemps Creek, Wetherill Park and Macquarie Park in NSW, and Cherry Lane, Brooklyn and Melbourne Business Park in Victoria. Stockland identifies Cherry Lane and Brooklyn as having approximately 175MW of power secured each and MPark Stage 2 approximately 100MW. The other four sites are at application or planning stage.
Stockland holds a 100 per cent interest in MPark Stage 2, Cherry Lane, Brooklyn and Wetherill Park, a 50 per cent interest in Kemps Creek and Melbourne Business Park, and 51 per cent in Macquarie Park.
The company describes the sites as providing a multi-year development pipeline, with the majority located within established logistics precincts. It expects an initial funds from operations contribution in FY27 from land transfers and sales, with further contributions anticipated through land transfers, development gains, fee income and net operating income.
The company says it is continuing to progress additional power applications and planning across the portfolio.