The facility will be located within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo Precinct and will be completed in late 2026.
Construction of the 3,200 m² facility has already started and will be equipped with latest technologies in design and operation to minimise its environmental footprint.
It will also feature energy-efficient equipment, a recycled water system and a waste treatment plant and will be capable of producing three million quality meals each year.
dnata Catering & Retail Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Stubbings, said the significant investment at WSI, which will include a fleet of GSE such as catering trucks, underlines the organisation’s long-term commitment to the Australian aviation industry.
“Our highly trained team, advanced facility and equipment will deliver world-class services and products, helping WSI establish itself as a leading international aviation hub,” he said.
“We are excited to contribute to the airport’s growth and success with our innovative approach and passion for excellence.”
He added that dnata’s operations will create more meaningful job opportunities as well, with recruitment set to begin in 2026 for a wide range of roles, including chefs, drivers, and catering attendants.
“Thousands of workers – many of whom live in Western Sydney – have helped build this transformational greenfield airport, so I’m pleased to confirm that dnata’s investment will also create more than 200 new, direct jobs over the next 10 years,” he said.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said dnata’s investment is another decisive signal of the airport’s rapid progress and premier airline offering.
“Being situated within our on-airport Cargo Precinct presents unrivalled operational efficiencies for dnata and airlines – including seamless integration and proximity to the terminal as well as dedicated airside access.”
WSI is on track to begin operations in 2026.
