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Businesses have been formally invited to join the Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport's Business Precinct as the development breaks ground today.
The 20-hectare development will include 40,000 square metres of warehouse space, a 150-room hotel, a service station and retail shops, food and drink outlets, a gym and conference facilities.
The first stage of construction is underway for the precinct, which is for internal and external roads, and landscaping.
"Western Sydney International Airport is the engine room for growth and development across the region that's attracting billions of dollars of investment and generating thousands of training and job opportunities," WSI chief executive Simon Hickey said.
"This is an exciting time for all kinds of businesses to join our new Business Precinct that's geared to grow and evolve over time as the airport builds to ultimately become Sydney's biggest international gateway."
"We'll be getting on with the job of building the precinct over the coming months, with the first phase of works due for completion by the end of next year – at which point extensive testing of the airport will be underway as we prepare to welcome passengers and airlines in late 2026."
The development is expected to generate 400 jobs during construction, and another 2000 permanent roles once it's fully built and occupied.
WSI has established a joint partnership with Australian property group Charter Hall Group to implement stage one of the build.
The airport is expected to open for domestic, international and cargo flights in 2026.
Businesses to take the opportunity to operate inside the Business Precinct can find more information here.