A $1 billion automated distribution centre planned for Western Sydney’s Aerotropolis has received state approval, marking one of the largest logistics developments announced for the emerging precinct.
The Aldi Automated Distribution Centre will be built adjacent to Western Sydney International Airport and is expected to support the retailer’s supply chain servicing more than 200 stores across New South Wales.
The facility will span an area equivalent to around 15 soccer fields and is expected to generate approximately 3,700 construction jobs and around 585 ongoing operational roles once complete.
Designed as a highly automated logistics hub, the distribution centre will operate 24 hours a day, with around 80 per cent of its operations automated. The development will also include rooftop solar panels and energy-efficient building systems as part of a strategy aimed at achieving net-zero operations by 2035.
The project represents the largest distribution centre approved within the Aerotropolis to date and the first state significant development approved within the Ingham Property Group Master Plan area, a key precinct planned for mixed-use industrial, commercial and retail development adjacent to Bradfield City.
Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car says the development reflects growing investment confidence in the Aerotropolis precinct.
“This billion dollar investment will create more than 3,700 jobs and over 500 ongoing roles, a strong show of confidence in the potential of the Aerotropolis precinct,” says Prue.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully says the approval highlights the strategic importance of Western Sydney as a logistics and industrial hub.
“This approval will enable a $1 billion investment that will create thousands of jobs, cementing the Aerotropolis as an engine room for jobs growth,” says Paul.
“With Western Sydney International Airport opening in 2026, the timing of this approval underscores the growing recognition of Western Sydney as a strategic gateway for national supply chains and international markets.”
