The sites are located close to the entry to Newcastle Airport within the Williamtown defence and Aerospace precinct and offer unrivalled connectivity, power access, and development flexibility.
Two premium development opportunities have been brought to market, positioned in one of New South Wales most strategically significant locations for defence and high-technology users including data centres and sustainable energy projects. Listed by Colliers, the sites adjoin the Newcastle Airport within the Williamtown defence and Aerospace precinct, offering unrivalled connectivity, power access, and development flexibility.
Benefitting from proximity to the Williamtown zone substation and just 14 kilometres from Tomago Aluminium – Australia’s largest electricity consumer – the sites offer exceptional access to large-scale, reliable power, making them ideal for energy-intensive users such as data centres, sustainable energy technologies, defence contractors, and advanced manufacturers.
“With high-capacity infrastructure already in place and strategic neighbours like RAAF Base Williamtown, BAE Systems Australia and Lockheed Martin, this site represents an opportunity to secure a footprint in a future-focused precinct,” said Trent Robertson, National Director of Industrial and Logistics at Colliers Newcastle.
A 2.01-hectare site sits adjacent to Airport owned land, with a substantial 27.54-hectare site on the opposite corner. Combined the sites offer nearly 30 hectares of land. The property also comes with DA approval for three fast-food outlets, enhancing its commercial appeal and offering value-add potential for mixed-use developers.
“The proximity to the recently expanded Newcastle Airport opens up global connectivity, while the DA-approved fast food component adds immediate income potential and amenity,” Mr Robertson added.
“This is arguably the best-located land in the region for tech-led development, and our sale in 2021 of Williamtown Aerospace Centre for $54.885M is testament to the investment appeal of defence and high-tech based complexes,” Peter Macadam, Colliers Newcastle Director in Charge said.
“The Airport precinct area continues to attract major infrastructure investment and national interest as a key east coast innovation and logistics hub, with the international expansion of the airport anticipated to deliver $12.7 billion in economic benefit through increased freight and stimulation of the already strong visitor economy,” Mr Macadam added.
With defence, aviation, and data sectors rapidly expanding, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for forward-thinking investors and occupiers.
Colliers is pleased to present 1801 Nelson Bay Road and 6 Cabbage Tree Road, Williamtown to the market for sale by Expressions of Interest closing Friday 6 June 2025.
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