Australian supermarket chain Woolworths Group has opened its new regional distribution centre (RDC) in Western Sydney, marking the completion of its A$1.3bn ($853.7m) Moorebank Logistics Precinct.
The hub also houses the company’s recently launched National Distribution Centre (NDC). Together, the facilities span 75,000m².
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Woolworths Group CEO Amanda Bardwell stated: “This investment is about more than just infrastructure – it is critical for our customers, our team and our future capability.
“These new facilities are a game-changer, putting products in stores more efficiently and seamlessly. From weekly specials to festive favourites, we know we have to have it on shelves or online when customers want it.”
The two facilities are designed to handle more than five million cartons each week for 1,000 supermarkets across Australia, covering a product range of 20,000 items.
Both sites are highly automated to accelerate the flow of food, groceries and everyday goods to stores, with pallets dispatched “aisle-ready” to match individual store layouts for faster shelf replenishment.
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By GlobalDataWith direct connections to Port Botany, interstate rail and Sydney’s M5 and M7 motorways, the precinct is expected to eliminate 26,000 truck movements from Australian roads annually.
The project supported more than 1,300 construction jobs and will employ 800 people in ongoing operational roles across the two centres.
Woolworths recently extended its Lower Shelf Price initiative to include 130 additional products, bringing the total to more than 800 items.
The expanded pricing commitment will remain in place for at least six months from November 2025, locking in savings for customers well into 2026.
In October 2025, Woolworths reported a 2.7% increase in total group sales for the first quarter of fthe iscal year 2026 (FY26), with e-commerce providing the main impetus.
The Australian supermarket chain generated sales of A$18.48bn ($12.22bn) for the quarter, compared with A$18bn in the corresponding period of the previous year.
