Charter Hall and WSI secure O’Brien as first anchor tenant at Western Sydney International Airport Business Precinct

Charter Hall Group (Charter Hall or the Group) and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have secured O’Brien, Australia’s leading glass repair & replacement provider, as the first anchor tenant at the WSI Business Precinct (the Precinct), marking a major milestone for the new hub at Sydney’s first 24-hour global gateway.

O’Brien has committed to a 10-year lease, with the new 17,000 square metre purpose-built facility set to become a major operational centre for the business. It will bring together advanced logistics, new automation and a contemporary working environment designed to support future growth. Civil works have already commenced on site, with occupation scheduled for February 2027.

Charter Hall Industrial & Logistics CEO Richard Stacker said, “We’re pleased to welcome O’Brien as our first anchor tenant at this exciting development, with their commitment a reflection of the growing confidence in Western Sydney as a major economic and employment hub.

“The Precinct has been designed to support businesses seeking scale, connectivity and modern infrastructure. O’Brien’s decision to relocate their Centre of Excellence and long-standing existing facility demonstrates how the new precinct can unlock significant growth opportunities for our customers as they plan for the future.”

WSI CEO Simon Hickey said, “We’re delighted to have O’Brien join the WSI Business Precinct, marking another milestone in our journey toward opening and reiterating the strong opportunities the airport is creating for economic growth across Western Sydney.

“O’Brien’s investment is a vote of confidence in WSI and will create more meaningful local job opportunities. And they’ll soon be joined by additional tenants as part of the first phase of the Precinct’s development that’s designed to service flight crews, the broader airport workforce and local community, as well as international visitors and Australian travellers that will be experiencing WSI when passenger flights take off in October.”

O’Brien Managing Director, Miles Wilson said, “This project is about more than a new facility - it’s about building for the future. Our new National Distribution Centre reflects O’Brien’s commitment to future ready operations, sustainable growth and creating lasting value for our people, our partners and the Western Sydney community.

“Breaking ground on this facility is an exciting moment for our team and our partners. Being the first development in the Western Sydney International Airport Business Precinct underscores our confidence in the region and our commitment to investing in infrastructure that supports our people, our customers and long-term growth.”

Designed to support a broad range of logistics, services and employment generating uses, stage one of the 20-hectare 24/7 greenfield business precinct will include modern warehouses and logistics facilities, ancillary offices, fast food and beverage outlets, and convenience retail, to serve both airport operations and the needs of businesses across the nation’s third largest economy and one of Australia’s most diverse and fastest growing regions.

Located along Elizabeth Drive, the Precinct will connect seamlessly to Sydney’s arterial road network, benefitting from more than $20 billion of infrastructure investment in the local area, including access to the recently opened toll-free M12 motorway and proximity to the M7 and M4 motorways.

The Precinct is expected to support significant employment opportunities for Western Sydney, with stage one of development anticipated to generate approximately 400 jobs during construction and a further 2,000 ongoing roles once the precinct is fully occupied and operational, supporting the broader growth of the airport and the surrounding region.