Introducing an unparalleled investment opportunity in Monarto South. This expansive 1.14-hectare (approx. 11,440 m²) vacant land parcel is zoned Strategic Employment (SE) - a versatile zoning that supports a broad array of industrial, logistical, warehousing, and commercial uses. With its flat topography and bitumen road frontage onto Old Princes Highway, the site offers an ideal foundation for development, minimising construction complexities and maximising design flexibility. Whether you envision a logistics depot, warehousing complex, manufacturing facility or commercial hub, this property provides the blank canvas to bring your project to life (subject to planning approvals).
Key Investment Highlights
• Land Area: Approximately 1.144 hectares of level, usable land (about 11,440 m²), providing ample space for large-scale development.
• Zoning: Strategic Employment Zone - intended for industrial, warehousing, logistics, storage, research/training and compatible commercial activities that drive economic growth. This zoning aligns perfectly with commercial or industrial development ambitions, ensuring your investment is future-proofed for a range of high-value uses.
• Topography: Flat and regularly-shaped block, which means easier building preparation and cost-effective construction. No steep grades or irregular terrain to contend with - an ideal scenario for constructing expansive facilities or laying out yards and infrastructure.
• Road Frontage: Direct frontage to Old Princes Highway (sealed bitumen road) offers excellent visibility and easy access for heavy vehicles and staff. The prominent road exposure is perfect for businesses seeking high accessibility and signage opportunities.
• Blank Canvas: Currently vacant with no existing structures or recent council approvals in place, allowing you full freedom to design and develop to your requirements (STCC - Subject to Council Consent). Take advantage of the "clean slate" to tailor the site to your ideal specifications without inheriting any prior development constraints.
Strategic Location & Connectivity
Positioned in the heart of Monarto South's emerging commercial precinct, this property boasts a strategic location for distribution and logistics. It is conveniently situated just minutes from the South Eastern Freeway, the major interstate highway linking Adelaide and Melbourne. Freeway access is fast and efficient, enabling heavy transport to connect to Adelaide (approximately 60-65 km, under an hour's drive) and Melbourne (via the national highway network) with ease.
In addition, the site enjoys easy routes to key regional centres and infrastructure: it's roughly 15 km (about 15 minutes) from Murray Bridge - a significant regional city - and around 32 km from the thriving hub of Mount Barker. Important industrial and agricultural districts are within reach as well, with convenient access to areas like Langhorne Creek and Strathalbyn. This central positioning means your future development can efficiently service both metropolitan markets and regional areas.
Crucially, the highway frontage provides not only logistical advantages but also potential for high exposure. Clients, suppliers and workforce can easily locate and access the site directly off Old Princes Highway, and the close proximity to the freeway interchange means infrastructure connectivity is one of the property's strongest assets. Power and services are available in the vicinity (as this is an established employment zone), streamlining the process of getting your project operational.
Thriving Industrial Precinct
Invest with confidence knowing you'll be in good company. Monarto South is fast becoming a thriving industrial and commercial hub in South Australia. The surrounding precinct is already home to major enterprises and facilities - including large-scale industrial, logistics and warehousing operations such as Ingham's (poultry production), Australian Portable Camps, SA Sawdust Sales, and more. Notably, the area also features the new Monarto Innovation Precinct on the site of the former Big W distribution centre, now a 65,000 m² advanced manufacturing and distribution facility. This growing concentration of businesses underscores the strategic importance of Monarto South as an employment and distribution node.
For an investor or developer, this means a supportive environment with established infrastructure and a council (Rural City of Murray Bridge) keen on encouraging economic development. The Strategic Employment zoning is specifically designed to foster job-creating enterprises, and Monarto South's success stories to date signal strong demand and future growth potential in the precinct. By securing this parcel, you position yourself at the forefront of that growth, with the ability to attract quality tenants or owner-occupiers seeking space in a proven industrial locale.
Development Potential Aligned with Zoning
With its generous size and favourable zoning, the development possibilities are extensive. The Strategic Employment Zone anticipates "a comprehensive range of industrial, logistical, warehousing, storage, research and training land uses" that generate employment and economic activity. In practical terms, this could translate to uses such as:
Warehousing/Distribution Centre: Take advantage of the highway connectivity to establish a logistics or distribution warehouse, capitalising on the Adelaide-Melbourne freight route.
• Manufacturing or Processing Facility: The flat land and industrial zoning suit building a large-footprint factory or processing plant, with room for loading docks, laydown yards and future expansion.
• Transport or Truck Depot: Given the site's trucking accessibility, develop a transport depot or truck stop facilities to service freight companies moving along the interstate corridor.
• Trade or Service Hub: Create a complex for bulky goods retail, trade services, or equipment hire that benefits from passing trade on Old Princes Highway and the industrial customer base nearby.
• Innovation or Research Centre: Leverage the proximity to the Monarto Innovation Precinct - build offices or labs for ag-tech, logistics technology, or other research and training uses that can collaborate with nearby industries.
All development is of course Subject to Planning Approvals, but with no prior approvals on the property, you have a wide scope to propose a project that maximizes the site's potential. The relatively large land area allows for significant building footprints while still accommodating parking, landscaping, and internal roadways for heavy vehicle maneuvering. The level nature of the block means minimal earthworks should be required - speeding up construction timelines and reducing costs. Furthermore, the rectangular shape and wide frontage provide design flexibility for multiple entry/exit points or subdividing into multiple tenancies if desired (STCC).
Now is the time to act on this unique opportunity.
Don't miss out on securing this strategic parcel of land. Opportunities like this - a blank canvas in a proven location - are exceedingly rare. If you're ready to elevate your investment portfolio or expand your business footprint, 3292 Old Princes Highway, Monarto South, awaits your vision.
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