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Costco to open new location at Brisbane Airport

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Costco is investing over $145 million in retail development for its new warehouse at Brisbane Airport.

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retailworldmagazine.com.auAug 26, 2026

Costco to open new location at Brisbane Airport

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Brisbane Airport has secured Brisbane's first Costco warehouse, set to open in late 2029. The airport is developing a new 51-hectare parcel of land, centrally located and directly opposite the International Terminal. Costco will occupy 6.7-hectares of the precinct, featuring a 15,600sqm warehouse and fuel station. This will be Costco's first location in Brisbane and the fourth store in Queensland. Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff says Costco will be a popular drawcard for the new precinct. "Costco's commitment marks the beginning of a new chapter for Brisbane Airport and is the first of many announcements to come as we bring to life a new mixed-use precinct for the city," he says. "Costco is just the beginning. Even a retailer of this scale will occupy only 12% of this huge development site, leaving significant opportunities for other businesses to establish themselves alongside one of the world's most recognised retail brands." Costco Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand Chris Tingman says the new Brisbane Airport warehouse is a strong vote of confidence in the area's growth, with an investment of over $145 million in retail development. "It's great news for our members across Brisbane. This is a dynamic and fast-growing region, and we look forward to bringing even greater value to members through our wide range of products and services," he says. "With over...

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Investment

What this signalsA large capital project often starts a round of vendor buying.

Amount named
$145M
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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$145M

Details

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retail development

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  • retail

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Confidence
90%
Detected
Aug 26, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
invests_into_assets

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