Western Sydney Aerotropolis takes flight with first Bradfield City building
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Development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has officially commenced with the opening of the first building at Bradfield City Centre, marking a significant milestone for the region’s ambitious growth plans.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced that the Aerotropolis, covering an area nearly 40 times the size of Sydney’s CBD, represents a transformative economic opportunity for Western Sydney. The NSW government is committing over $25 billion in infrastructure investment to ensure essential roads and services are swiftly delivered, providing certainty for industry investment.
“The Aerotropolis development signals our strong support for the region, delivering critical infrastructure to foster confidence and long-term investment,” Minns said.
The newly opened Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) is the cornerstone of Bradfield City, aiming to revitalise the manufacturing industry across NSW. Through a collaboration with 11 universities from NSW and ACT, the AMRF will blend academic research with practical industry expertise, promoting innovative solutions and offering paid internships to nurture future manufacturing talent.
To guide and sustain further growth, the government has also launched the Aerotropolis Sector Plan, a strategic blueprint outlining infrastructure priorities and development sequencing.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car, emphasised the importance of the Aerotropolis for local youth, highlighting opportunities for high-quality jobs close to home. “Bradfield and the Aerotropolis give Western Sydney’s young people a real opportunity to envision a future with meaningful, well-paying careers,” Car said.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, described the building’s launch as an essential step towards establishing Bradfield as Australia’s first new city in more than a century. The city is expected to house 10,000 residences, create 20,000 jobs, and include significant green spaces.
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The development aligns strategically with the scheduled opening of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport by the end of 2026, positioning the Aerotropolis as a major hub of economic and residential activity in NSW.