Construction of Coopers Brewery’s $50 million brand home development is underway and is expected to be completed by May 2024.
The official sod-turning event marked the start of the construction phase that will see a new world-class visitor centre, microbrewery and whisky distillery unveiled at the home of Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery in Regency Park.
Australian construction company Built have been appointed to deliver the new development.
Coopers Brewery Managing Director Dr Tim Cooper said, “The feedback we’ve received from Coopers fans near and far is gratifying and their vote of confidence in this major investment is much appreciated.
“Today marks a major milestone and our team is excited to see our vision start to become a reality. We look forward to working with Built and all our project partners to deliver a highly unique and immersive facility.”
Built is a national diversified general contractor, and one of Australia’s largest private construction groups. Built General Manager, SA, Chris Bate said Built was proud to be the delivery partner for this iconic project in Adelaide for Coopers.
“This project will help bolster job creation providing in excess of 500 onsite local South Australian jobs during the construction phase and many more in the manufacturing of material prior to site delivery,” Mr Bate said.
“Our highly experienced local team are looking forward to delivering a high-quality result that both the Coopers team and the people of South Australia can be proud of for many years to come.”
The Coopers development will include:
- Restaurant and bar
- Outdoor plaza dining
- Dedicated tasting room
- Interactive history display
- Microbrewery
- Whisky distillery
- Underground stillage for whisky maturation
Studio Nine Architects’ unique curved design of the two-storey development has been inspired by the iconic Coopers’ roundel label. The curved structure encompasses a sloping amphitheatre that will showcase the brewery grounds and maltings.
Meanwhile, another capital works project is currently underway at the brewery with a 5500 square metre expansion of the site’s warehousing facilities beginning to take shape. This $15 million project, led by Australian family-owned construction company Ahrens, will boost beer storage capacity at the brewery by almost 50 per cent.
