# MEL5

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-11T05:24:27Z**:  — Groundbreaking at the Craigieburn site with 2,000 construction roles created.
- **2026-03-11T05:24:27Z**:  — The facility begins full-scale operations, delivering thousands of permanent jobs.
- **2026-03-11T05:24:27Z**:  — Warehouse reaches its 25-million-item capacity to support peak holiday demand.
- **2024-Q3**: Project Announcement — Amazon confirms plans for its largest Australian robotic facility in Melbourne.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Amazon Australia Unveils Massive $1.6B Robotic Fulfillment Center
2026-03-11 05:24:27 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 5

Amazon Australia has announced the launch of its largest robotic fulfillment center to date, a $1.6 billion facility designed to create thousands of jobs and accelerate delivery speeds. The move signals a major escalation in the Australian e-commerce logistics race as retailers pivot toward high-tech automation.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/amazon-australia-robotic-warehouse-jobs-expansion

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