Western Sydney Aerotropolis investment reaches $34.6bn

The NSW Government says that private investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has tripled over the last 18 months to reach $34.6 billion. It says the rise in investment comes as Western Sydney International Airport starts to connect the region to the world, operating freight flights and preparing to welcome passenger services this month.

Adding to the growing momentum is the opportunity for businesses to base themselves in Bradfield City’s Second Building which is under construction and scheduled to open in 2028.

Expressions of interest opened last week targeting strategic anchor tenants, start-ups and scale-ups operating in priority scientific, innovative or complex technology sectors.

Tenancy opportunities in Bradfield’s second building include:

• Manufacturing hall: 380 m² of serviced advanced manufacturing space to support research, prototyping and manufacturing activities.
• Manufacturing area: 280 m² of serviced manufacturing space providing a purpose-built environment for product development, research translation and advanced manufacturing activities.
• Commercial office space: 1150 m² of flexible workspace for technology companies, researchers, start-ups, scale-ups and industry partners seeking to collaborate within Bradfield City’s innovation ecosystem alongside the AMRF and the Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Facility.
   

“For too long, Western Sydney residents have had to travel long distances to access jobs and employment opportunities,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car. “Western Sydney residents deserve to see the benefits of this growth in their own backyard through more well-paid jobs, stronger industries and greater economic opportunity for generations to come.”

“Australia’s economic future depends on our ability to develop, make and commercialise more products here at home. We are focused on creating the conditions for manufacturers to invest with confidence, expand their operations and employ more people,” said Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos. “The nationally significant semiconductor and advanced manufacturing capability being delivered in Bradfield City will help strengthen domestic manufacturing, support sovereign capability and position New South Wales at the forefront of emerging industries”

Businesses may apply for one or all three opportunities in the second building, meaning they can establish manufacturing, research and development and commercial operations within a single building.

Major companies including Amazon and ALDI have already chosen to establish operations within the broader Aerotropolis.

More information on the latest Aerotropolis investments can found here.

More information on Second Building tenancies can be found here.

Image: Artists’ impression of Building 2. Credit: Bradfield City