Keppel REIT Management Limited and Lendlease today announced that Australia's largest private rail freight company, Pacific National, will move its corporate office to Blue & William, located at 2 Blue Street in North Sydney
The move will see Pacific National occupy approximately 3,350 square metres across the first and second levels of the ten-storey A-grade office building.
Pacific National intends to fit-out the modern workplace with a design that will promote collaboration, connection and communication, and relocate by September 2024.
Designed by global architecture and design studio Woods Bagot, Blue & William offers a landscaped wellness garden, harbour views, open spaces for meetings and events, an on-site family run business, Northbrew Cafe, a premium lobby and end-of-trip facilities to support healthier ways to commute and connect.
Blue & William reached practical completion in April 2023. Global data, analytics and technology company and anchor tenant Equifax officially opened the doors to its new workplace in October last year, with other tenants, including global culture and leadership consultancy firm, Human Synergistics.
The development was acquired by Keppel REIT in December 2021. Lendlease developed and is managing the building, expanding its footprint in the area and bolstering its commercial development pipeline in North Sydney, which is undergoing rapid transformation.
The building is targeting to achieve the 5 Star Green Star Design and As Built Rating by the Green Building Council of Australia, as well as the 5.5 Stars National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) Base Building Energy Rating.
Quotes attributable to Tom Mackellar, Managing Director Development, Lendlease
'The continued strong interest in Blue and William reflects the increasing demand we are seeing across the portfolio for new, high-quality workplaces that offer leading sustainability credentials and the benefits of prime locations close to transport.
'With premium features and amenity like a landscaped wellness garden and superior end-of-trip facilities, Blue and William - much like the nearby Victoria Cross Tower - reflects the future workplace experience our tenant partners are looking for.'
Quote attributable to Saskia Groen-in't-woud, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Pacific National
'We were looking for new office space that would give our people the flexibility to work in a more connected and collaborative way, while also supporting Pacific National's efforts to reduce its businesses' environmental footprint. Blue & William ticked every box, offering us everything we were after, and in a great location too.'
Quote attributable to Mr Koh Wee Lih, Chief Executive Officer, Keppel REIT Management
'We are pleased to welcome Pacific National which has chosen 2 Blue Street as its new headquarters. Keppel REIT is one of Asia's leading real estate investment trusts with a portfolio of prime commercial assets in Asia Pacific's key business districts. We look forward to continue offering smart, modern and sustainable office spaces that elevate the tenant experience and inspire connections.'
Contact:
Anna Warby
Tel: +61 476 168 556
Email: anna.warby@lendlease.com
LENDLEASE GROUP 
