Artist’s impressions of the Bradfield city precinct. Picture: NSW Government
The NSW government is aiming to improve investment in Australia’s first new city in 100 years as the clock ticks down on its biggest infrastructure project.
The state government is looking to accelerate the development of Bradfield City, a brand new centre planned within the vicinity of the Western Sydney International Airport set to open later this year.
A new campaign describes the city as being “built for what’s next”, with expressions of interest open for businesses looking to relocate to a mixed-use zone in the area dubbed the “Enterprise Precinct”.
What’s built for now in Bradfield is just one building – the “Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility”. That’s despite Western Sydney International Airport being scheduled to open for passenger flights as soon as October.
Artist’s impressions of the Bradfield city precinct. Picture: NSW Government
The new marketing push comes as part of the Minns Labor Government’s desire to make Bradfield a national hub for innovation and manufacturing, with the state government particularly interested in attracting investment from sectors such as aerospace, modern construction, defence, education and research, freight and logistics, advanced manufacturing, agtech, semiconductors and critical technologies.
Last December, the Minns government penned a $1bn deal to develop the city’s first 1,400 homes, as well as a hotel, university campus and commercial opportunities.
Developers Plenary have been tasked with opening expressions of interest in the coming weeks to find a university partner for the area, as well as additional commercial tenants.
The state government claims 10,000 new homes will be introduced in the City of Bradfield, with the area due to welcome its first residents in 2030.
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Artist’s impressions of the Bradfield city precinct. Picture: NSW Government
The Western Sydney Airport project has previously been criticised for a lack of confirmed pre-opening agreements with airlines.
Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are the only airlines to have confirmed their use of the airport so far.
Deputy premier of NSW and minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the Minns Labor Government was “backing industry, reducing red tape, and creating new jobs” for Western Sydney.
“Bradfield City is right at the heart of this work,” she said.
“As the Aerotropolis grows, we have a chance to create new pathways for jobs, education, and infrastructure in our growing communities.
“The Minns Labor Government wants businesses and investors to take the next step, bring your ambition, your ideas, and help us shape the future for Western Sydney.”
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Artist’s impressions of the Bradfield city precinct. Picture: NSW Government
Minister for planning and public spaces Paul Scully said Bradfield City offered “unique benefits” for industries looking for a new home.
“This is an exciting milestone for Bradfield and an exciting opportunity for new industry to get a foothold in a new globally connected city which is well on its way to becoming a hub for future focused industries,” he said.
“The Minns Labor Government is making sure Australia’s first new city in 100 years has the right foundations to thrive as a commercial and industrial centre as well as a well-connected and serviced community for thousands.”