Haigh’s Chocolates has released designs of its future $130 million-dollar Salisbury South manufacturing facility. The development, which works will commence on this month, is the single largest infrastructure investment in the history of the South Australian family-owned business as it prepares for further expansion and growth.
“This project represents a significant milestone for Haigh’s, as it will see our current chocolate production capacity double, allowing us to meet increased demand and interstate growth opportunities, including entering new markets,” says Haigh’s Chocolates chief executive Alister Haigh.
Haigh’s plan for the state-of-the-art facility to be fully operational in the second half of 2025, accommodating up to 400 employees over the course of the growth phase including the creation of approximately 150 new jobs.
“Not only will this project directly create new jobs and opportunities at this site, it will facilitate employment growth across our retail business Australia-wide creating up to 250 new jobs in the medium and long term,” explains Haigh’s Chocolates chief operating officer, Peter Millard.
Encompassing 9,000m2 to house new production facilities and 6,000m2 for warehousing and online fulfilment, $36 million dollars of the project investment will go towards state-of-the-art European made equipment. This includes specialised panning, enrobing and moulding lines as well as kitchen and packing equipment chosen to complement its artisan chocolate making capabilities.
CIP Constructions have been appointed to oversee the development on the 36,000m2 site and will engage over 200 people to support the construction of the building which has been designed by BELL Architects.