Industrial Demolition Contractors Smithfield NSW
Get It Away is based in Smithfield. Our office sits inside one of the largest industrial estates in the Southern Hemisphere, putting our teams within minutes of every warehouse, factory, and industrial site across the Smithfield-Wetherill Park precinct. We deliver industrial demolition, warehouse strip-out, bulk excavation, underground tank removal, contaminated soil excavation, asbestos removal, and hardstand demolition across Smithfield and the surrounding Western Sydney industrial corridor.
Why Industrial Demolition in Smithfield Is Different
Smithfield is not a residential suburb with heritage controls and narrow streets. It is a working industrial precinct where the priorities are speed, site safety, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to neighbouring operations.
The Smithfield-Wetherill Park Industrial Estate is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and supports nearly 3,000 businesses and 20,000 jobs. Redevelopment activity across the precinct has accelerated significantly, driven by demand for modern high-clearance logistics facilities replacing ageing stock built in the 1970s and 1980s.
Demolition in Smithfield is shaped by factors that differ sharply from residential or heritage work:
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Common Building Types in Smithfield
Getting Smithfield industrial demolition right means understanding contamination risk, asbestos management, waste classification, and the regulatory requirements that apply to industrial sites under the NSW EPA and Cumberland City Council.
Industrial Demolition Services We Deliver in Smithfield
Every project follows a defined scope. Here is what each service involves.
Complete structural demolition of steel-framed, tilt-panel, and brick industrial buildings. Scope includes asbestos inspection and licensed removal, utility disconnections, structural demolition, concrete breaking and removal, and site clearance to a level handover.
Most active on Woodpark Road, The Horsley Drive corridor, and the broader Smithfield-Wetherill Park estate.
Internal soft demolition of production lines, mezzanine floors, office fitouts, partition walls, suspended ceilings, and plant equipment. Suitable for owners refitting existing buildings for new tenants or reconfiguring operational space. We work to specification and hand over to shell condition or agreed scope.
Breaking and removal of reinforced concrete truck yards, loading docks, and industrial pavements. We carry breakers and excavators suited to heavy reinforced slabs typical of Smithfield industrial sites.
Decommissioning and physical removal of underground fuel, chemical, and oil storage tanks. We manage the full scope: pump-out and cleaning, tank cutting, excavation, removal, and backfill. Where soil contamination is identified during tank removal, we handle excavation and EPA-compliant disposal in-house. SafeWork NSW notification and EPA requirements are managed as part of the scope.
Excavation and EPA-compliant disposal of hydrocarbon-affected, heavy metal-contaminated, or asbestos-impacted soil. We work alongside your environmental consultant or can assist in coordinating soil classification and disposal to licensed facilities. Waste tracking documentation is provided as part of the compliance pack.
Licensed inspection, removal, EPA-compliant disposal, and hygienist clearance certificate for industrial buildings. Asbestos is common in pre-1990 Smithfield industrial buildings in roof sheeting, wall cladding, eave linings, pipe lagging, and electrical switchboard surrounds. All pre-1987 structures require a licensed inspection before demolition proceeds. Friable and non-friable asbestos removal both handled in-house.
Bulk earthworks and site preparation for new industrial developments across the Smithfield-Wetherill Park precinct. Clay soils are the dominant condition. We manage cut and fill, footing excavation, drainage trenching, and service installation trenching. Large-format excavators and tipper fleets are available for high-volume earthworks on tight programme schedules.
Soil and Ground Conditions in Smithfield
Smithfield’s industrial sites present ground conditions that differ significantly from Sydney’s coastal and eastern suburbs.
Clay-Based Soils
Clay-based soils dominate across the Smithfield-Wetherill Park precinct. Clay behaviour changes with moisture content, expanding when wet and shrinking when dry. This affects excavation conditions and can influence footing and slab performance on new builds.
Uncontrolled Fill
Uncontrolled fill is common on older industrial sites, particularly where previous structures have been demolished and material was used as fill rather than removed. Fill composition can be unpredictable and may include construction rubble, compacted waste, or legacy contaminated material.
Contamination Risk
Contamination risk is a genuine consideration on sites with long industrial histories. Mechanical workshops, fuel distribution yards, chemical processing plants, and transport depots have operated across Smithfield for decades. Hydrocarbon contamination, heavy metals, and solvent residues are realistic risks on many older sites. An environmental assessment or Phase 1/Phase 2 site investigation is standard practice before demolition and excavation on sites with legacy industrial use.
Underground Obstructions
Underground obstructions including old footings, buried tanks, and decommissioned service infrastructure are commonly encountered during excavation on sites that have changed use or been partially developed previously.
Asbestos in Smithfield Industrial Buildings
Asbestos was widely used in Australian industrial construction from the 1940s through to the late 1980s. In Smithfield, pre-1990 industrial buildings commonly contain asbestos in:
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Any structure built before 1987 requires a licensed asbestos inspection before demolition can commence. For industrial buildings, both friable and non-friable asbestos are common and require different removal methodologies. We manage the full scope in-house, including EPA-compliant disposal and hygienist clearance certificates.
Contamination Risk on Smithfield Industrial Sites
Older industrial properties across Smithfield carry a meaningful risk of soil and groundwater contamination from long-term industrial use. The most common contamination types we encounter on Smithfield sites include:
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Under the NSW Contaminated Land Management Act and EPA guidelines, contaminated soil must be classified by a qualified environmental consultant before disposal. We work alongside environmental consultants and can coordinate waste classification and disposal to licensed EPA-approved facilities. Full waste tracking documentation is provided.
Cumberland City Council Approvals for Industrial Demolition
Smithfield falls within Cumberland City Council. Industrial land in the Smithfield-Wetherill Park precinct is zoned E4 General Industrial under the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021.
Under the Cumberland LEP 2021, demolition requires development consent. The approval pathway depends on the scale and nature of the project:
Available for standard demolition of industrial structures that meet the relevant criteria under State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes). Processed by a private certifier.
Required for more complex demolition and remediation projects, particularly where contamination, hazardous materials, or significant site works are involved.
Additional requirements on industrial demolition projects commonly include:
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We manage Cumberland Council documentation, SafeWork NSW notifications, and EPA waste tracking from start to finish.
Access and Freight Logistics in Smithfield
Smithfield’s location is one of its defining advantages for demolition and excavation projects. Unlike Sydney’s eastern or inner-city suburbs, the precinct offers:
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This means large-format equipment, high-volume tipper movements, and extended working hours are practical in ways that are not possible on eastern suburbs or inner-city sites. Projects can move faster, with fewer access-related constraints affecting programme.
Why Smithfield Industrial Sites Are Being Redeveloped Now
The Smithfield-Wetherill Park Industrial Estate is undergoing a multi-billion dollar renewal. Ageing industrial stock from the 1970s and 1980s is being replaced with modern high-clearance logistics facilities driven by demand from e-commerce, third-party logistics, and food distribution operators.
Key active developments confirmed for the precinct include the ESR Wetherill Industry Park (completed 2025), Centuria’s Network 88 (a 55,000sqm two-level industrial hub scheduled for 2027), and the 106-128 Woodpark Road Stage 3 Redevelopment. Major infrastructure upgrades to The Horsley Drive are also underway.
For owners of older industrial buildings across Smithfield and Wetherill Park, this creates a clear incentive. Properties on large industrial lots with ageing structures are increasingly worth more as cleared development sites than as occupied buildings. Demolition and site preparation to a clean, level handover is often the first step in realising that value.
Typical Project Timeline
Industrial projects move faster than residential work in most cases. Large sites with good access allow multiple activities to run concurrently. We provide realistic programme schedules at the quote stage.
Warehouse Demolition and Site Preparation, Smithfield
A 1980s steel-framed warehouse on Woodpark Road was referred to us ahead of redevelopment. Pre-demolition asbestos inspection identified friable asbestos in pipe lagging and non-friable asbestos in corrugated roof sheeting and eave cladding.
A Phase 1 environmental assessment had been completed by the owner’s environmental consultant, identifying hydrocarbon-affected soils in the eastern corner of the site consistent with a legacy fuel storage area. A Phase 2 investigation confirmed the extent of affected material.
We managed SafeWork NSW notification, licensed removal of both friable and non-friable asbestos with hygienist clearance, and utility disconnections. Structural steel demolition was completed over three days. Reinforced concrete hardstand removal followed over two days. Contaminated soil excavation in the affected area was completed to the validated depth confirmed by the environmental consultant, with EPA-compliant disposal and full waste tracking documentation.
The site was handed to the developer as a level, cleared, and validated site with a full compliance pack within 12 working days of commencement.
Scope: Asbestos removal + structural demolition + hardstand removal + contaminated soil excavation | Location: Woodpark Road, Smithfield
Why Smithfield Businesses and Developers Work With Get It Away
We are based in Smithfield
Our office is in the precinct. Our teams are on site within minutes, not hours. We understand the estate roads, the council requirements, and the site conditions that affect industrial demolition across Smithfield and Wetherill Park.
We handle contamination and tanks in-house
Underground tank removal, contaminated soil excavation, and EPA-compliant disposal are all handled by our own teams. You deal with one contractor, not a chain of subcontractors. This simplifies programme management and accountability.
We understand industrial asbestos
Friable and non-friable asbestos in industrial buildings require different removal approaches and different disposal classifications. We manage both in-house with licensed removalists and full hygienist clearance.
We move at industrial pace
Wide roads, large lots, and good equipment access mean Smithfield projects can run at a pace that is simply not possible in residential areas. We plan projects to take advantage of that and deliver programme schedules that reflect it.
Every project closes with a full compliance pack
SafeWork NSW notification, asbestos clearance certificate, waste tracking documentation, utility disconnection confirmations, and CDC or DA documentation. Your builder or developer starts the next stage without delays from missing paperwork.
Get It Away Demolition and Excavations
Smithfield office – locally based
Areas we serve
Parramatta
Fairfield
Wetherill Park
Prospect
Greystanes
Merrylands
Guildford
Liverpool
Bankstown
Campbelltown
Cabramatta
Casula
Fairfield East
Fairfield West
Bossley Park
Prairiewood
Horsley Park
Canley Vale
Canley Heights
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Get It Away Demolition and Excavations | ABN: 69 145 254 119 | SafeWork NSW Demolition Licence: DE2 AD214489
Smithfield NSW 2164 | info@getitaway.com.au