The New South Wales government has unveiled Western Sydney’s newest major piece of water infrastructure, opening the AU$1.2 billion Badu Yarragul Water Resource Recovery Facility to enable essential services for more than 140,000 new homes and businesses.
Situated at Kemps Creek on Wet Country, the facility will service rapid residential and commercial expansion surrounding Bradfield City, the Aerotropolis, and the broader region.
The Badu Yarragul plant is capable of treating up to 35 megalitres of wastewater per day upon opening, with planned future expansions set to double capacity to 70 megalitres per day to support over 280,000 future connections.
Recognised as one of the most advanced wastewater treatment plants in the Southern Hemisphere, the facility uses membrane bioreactor and reverse osmosis technologies to produce high-grade recycled water and agricultural biosolids.
Sustainability features are embedded throughout, including an on-site four-megawatt solar farm providing half of the facility’s power, internal roads made from recycled coffee cups, and pipe bedding constructed using recycled glass.
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the investment delivers critical foundation services to match the region’s rapid growth.
“As Western Sydney communities grow around the Aerotropolis and Bradfield, the Minns Labor government is ensuring we’re investing in the infrastructure required to support that development,” Car said.
“This facility will support local jobs, strengthen Western Sydney’s economy, and ensure the region has the infrastructure and services needed for the future.”
Minister for Water Rose Jackson said the facility marks a broader push to modernise Sydney’s water grid, complementing ongoing Sydney Water upgrades at Rouse Hill, Riverstone, Quakers Hill, Liverpool, and Glenfield.
“This is one of the most advanced water facilities in Australia and a significant milestone for NSW, supporting a cooler, greener city that is future-proofed for tomorrow,” she said.
Sydney Water Managing Director Darren Cleary added that every aspect of Badu Yarragul was designed to support a circular economy and set a new global benchmark for modern, sustainable water infrastructure.
