The NSW Premier has officially launched the Aerotropolis Sector Plan at the opening of the first building in Bradfield City Centre.
This plan is designed to facilitate investment and growth in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis by outlining the delivery of essential government infrastructure across thousands of hectares of employment land.
Developed by Infrastructure NSW, the Aerotropolis Sector Plan aims to provide certainty to industry, the community, and all levels of government regarding the sequencing and prioritisation of infrastructure development in the Aerotropolis.
This initiative is expected to enhance the state’s competitiveness and address the shortage of serviced land in NSW, while also helping planning assessment authorities align development with regional infrastructure capacity.
This marks the first time the Aerotropolis has a concrete roadmap that integrates planning and infrastructure coordination.
With the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport set to open by the end of 2026, the investment in Bradfield City Centre and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis is crucial.
It is projected to deliver more than 120,000 high-quality jobs and foster new industries, boosting the Western Sydney economy.
The Aerotropolis Sector Plan focuses on fast-tracking infrastructure delivery to unlock nearly 4,500 hectares of serviced employment lands by 2030.
This will ease the cost of doing business, improve the state’s competitiveness, and secure economic opportunities.
The plan identifies transport and water-related projects critical for development, aligning with the airport’s operational stages.
The plan prioritises infrastructure projects across three time horizons:
- By 2027: Serving early airport operations and initial Aerotropolis development.
- By 2030: Accommodating Aerotropolis growth and demand from airport operations.
- Beyond 2030 (to 2040): Supporting the maturity of the Aerotropolis and the airport.
Tom Gellibrand, Infrastructure NSW Chief Executive and Co-ordinator General, emphasised the significance of the plan, stating: “The Sector Plan is a pivotal step that will further assist in achieving better-coordinated infrastructure delivery in and around the Aerotropolis and support the delivery of the NSW government’s priorities.”
He added that the plan aims to address roadblocks delaying essential infrastructure, providing confidence to investors, landowners, constructors, and the community regarding the timing and sequencing of infrastructure.
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis is a generational chance to establish a vibrant economic centre that offers thousands of new jobs closer to the homes of Western Sydney residents.
Substantial development activity is already underway in the Aerotropolis, with over 5,000 hectares rezoned for employment uses, estimated at nearly $26 billion in development value, and expected to provide almost 65,000 jobs.
