The New South Wales government has approved a new billion-dollar Aldi Automated Distribution Centre (ADC) in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, expected to be operational around 2030.
As the new Western Sydney Airport prepares to open in late-2026, occupants of the surrounding area are beginning construction.
The Aldi project is the biggest distribution centre green lit in the Aerotropolis and the first state significant approval within the Ingham Property Group Master Plan area – a precinct designed for mixed‑use industrial, commercial and retail opportunities.
The development is expected to create around 3700 construction jobs, and up to 585 permanent local jobs.
RP Infrastructure (RPI) is providing project management services for Aldi, and stated the proposed large format high-bay warehouse and ADC is designed for the safe storage and distribution of goods across multiple temperature zones, including ambient, chilled and freezer areas.
“Spanning approximately 90,000sqm on a 22-hectare site, and sitting 42 metres high, the highly automated facility features technology enabling approximately 80 per cent of internal processes to operate unmanned,” stated the company’s project overview.
“The site accommodates 400 parking spaces, supporting a peak workforce of approximately 350 people and can facilitate more than 1500 truck movements daily.”
Construction is expected to commence later this year, with the new facility operational around 2030. Rooftop solar panels and energy efficient design aim to support the facility reaching its net-zero operation goal by 2035.
New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, said 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,” said Scully.
It’s not the only major project Aldi has underway, with another ADC in development in Melbourne. Both ADCs are part of Aldi’s Target Supply Chain (TSC) project, aiming to transform how the company’s supply chain network will respond to business operational needs nationally, and improve outcomes for customers.
The ADC is a 100,000 sqm facility, located at the 20-hectare Tarneit Logistics Hub site.
“The fully automated distribution centre features Ultra High-Bay (44m) and High-Bay (25m) warehousing and multiple temperature chambers. Capable of processing almost 2.3 million pallets annually, the site is supported by a 15 MVA power supply with UPS and generator backup,” stated the RPI overview.
The build is being undertaken by Qanstruct, with support from AAA Premier Roofing, Genis Steel, mySmart, Fredon and ABB.
Mayor of Wyndham City, Preet Singh, recently toured the construction site in Tarneit, and described it as an incredibly impressive project.
“This $500 million facility is the largest distribution centre ALDI has built anywhere in Australia and is a clear vote of confidence in Wyndham as a major logistics and employment hub,” said Singh,
“Once complete, the 100,000 square metre facility will be fully automated and include advanced temperature-controlled chambers and cutting-edge technology that sets a new benchmark for the industry.
“I’m particularly proud that Council has been able to support Qanstruct in connecting with local subcontractors and businesses, ensuring this major investment delivers real benefits for our local economy and workforce,” he said.
