$1bn Aldi distribution facility approved for development in Western Sydney Aerotropolis

The New South Wales Government has approved the development of the $1.15 billion Aldi Automated Distribution Centre in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

Delivering this innovative logistics hub will continue momentum and signal growth in global investment confidence in one of the region’s most strategically important precincts.

The new Aldi Automated Distribution Centre will be the size of 15 soccer fields, and it is the biggest distribution centre to be green lit in the Aerotropolis. This project is also the first state significant approval within the Ingham Property Group Master Plan area, which is a key Aerotropolis precinct designed for mixed-use industrial, commercial and retail opportunities adjacent Bradfield City – Australia’s first new city in a century.

“This approval will enable a $1 billion investment that will create thousands of jobs cementing the Aerotropolis as an engine room for jobs growth.

“The Aerotropolis was designed to spark new industries and future-focused jobs, and Aldi’s investment decision shows that vision is taking shape.

“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,” Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.

With the facility located beside the new Western Sydney Airport, it will be able to take advantage of incoming national and international freight that will supply Aldi’s more than 200 stores across New South Wales.

The Aldi Automated Distribution Centre is expected to create up to 3,700 construction jobs and 585 permanent local jobs, providing a major boost in Western Sydney’s economy.

Once up and running, the facility will operate around the clock with around 80 per cent of operations to be automated and rooftop solar panels with energy efficient design will help the facility reach a goal of net-zero operations by 2035.

“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.

“The Minns Labor Government is delivering on our promise to grow Western Sydney by backing projects that create jobs, attract investment, and unlock opportunity.

“This project will further solidify Western Sydney as a critical hub of employment, industry, and innovation,” Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said.

The recently released draft Sydney Plan outlines the long-term vision for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Bradfield City as a nationally significant centre for jobs, industry and global connectivity, which is anchored by Western Sydney International Airport as well as new city-shaping infrastructure.

The Minns Labor Government has approved seven projects with a combined worth of over $1.9 billion in the Aerotropolis since 2023, with another 25 projects worth more than $5.8 billion in the pipeline.

State Significant Developments in the Aerotropolis that have been approved include the Bradfield City’s 2 Advanced Manufacturing Research Facilities and large-scale industrial estates such as the Elizabeth Enterprise Precinct and Barings Luddenham Industrial Estate.

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; The Urban Developer; Yahoo! Finance; SBA Architects