As the bulky goods retail industry in Australia has grown, so too has the need for the development of bulky goods retail premises. In 2006 a massive 750,000 square metres of new space was constructed in Australia for bulky goods retailing industry.

The proliferation of property development is being driven by consumer demand for greater bulky goods retail precincts, the retailers who are keen to expand their store numbers, and developers and investors seeking to profit from the strength of the industry.

The BGRA aims to work openly with planners, developers, agents and investors to ensure new developments meet business, consumer and community needs through informed, considered design and leasing strategies.

New developments must include the appropriate infrastructure for frequent load access and customer parking, the design mustn't create unnecessarily high occupancy costs, and it is essential that the mix of tenants be considered so as to ensure long-term success for every party committed to the development.

Ultimately the BGRA aims to ensure future developments of bulky goods retail space are viable in the long-term for all involved, while creating retail facilities that add value to the community in keeping with environmental and other planning considerations.