Community Newsletter - December 2024
Hitting milestone after milestone in 2024
From the NSW Government approving Bradfield City Centre’s Master Plan, to commencing enabling works, undertaking AMRF’s first project, and completing First Building construction – we’ve had a busy year.
Next year you can expect the official opening of First Building, housing Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF).
We will be announcing the construction partners for the Second Building, home to Stage 2 of the AMRF. The AMRF will help to strengthen the manufacturing sector and play an integral role in creating more high-value jobs for the people of Western Sydney. We will also announce a development partner for Superlot 1. This will inform the provision of essential services for the community such as new homes, commercial childcare, hotel, retail, medical spaces and public domain.
In addition, 2025 will see the announcement of our private sector partner to deliver the vital digital infrastructure to service mixed-use development, provide high quality digital services, and create a world-class public domain.
Bradfield Development Authority is committed to building a stronger future for Western Sydney. This momentum demonstrates how the potential of the region is being realised across the Aerotropolis and Bradfield City Centre, building a stronger future for generations to come.
We will continue to connect with the community as we develop Bradfield in 2025, as we create a vibrant, sustainable, inclusive and innovative city for the future.
Ken Morrison
CEO, Bradfield Development Authority
Where is Bradfield?
Not sure exactly where Bradfield City Centre is taking shape?
Australia's newest city in 100 years is located in the 11,200-hectare Western Sydney Aerotropolis region, centred around the Western Sydney International Airport at Badgerys Creek, NSW.
Bradfield is bolstered by $20 billion in government infrastructure investment and over $9 billion in private development plans.
The 114-hectare Bradfield City Centre is set to become a vibrant, 24/7 global gateway city.
As part of the expanding Aerotropolis region, it promises to drive significant economic growth and create more high-value jobs in Western Sydney.
First Building construction complete
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for Bradfield City Centre: the completion of the First Building, which houses Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF).
This state-of-the-art facility will provide unparalleled support to businesses, helping them grow faster, reduce risks, and compete on a global scale, whilst significantly boosting the NSW economy.
Sustainability is a core principle of the First Building's design.
It incorporates extensive natural materials and features a cooling green roof to mitigate solar thermal heating.
The building has been designed with Country, inspired by the natural waterways and the Cumberland Plains, reflecting a deep connection with the local environment.
One of the building's highlights is the rooftop viewing platform, offering a unique perspective on the ongoing construction of the new city and the nearby Bradfield Metro station.
We are now in the process of commissioning the building and installing advanced manufacturing equipment, with the facility set to open in early 2025.
Thank you to our project partners Hassell Studio, Djinjama, Taylor Australia and NSW Public Works.
A community open day is in planning so we can show you firsthand how First Building will benefit the wider community.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build a vibrant, sustainable, and innovative community!
Civils making inroads
It was full steam ahead at Bradfield in September with enabling works for roads, services and other amenities supporting future development in the city getting underway.
Sixty Olympic swimming pools' worth of material (over 150 thousand cubic metres) will be cut and filled to deliver Bradfield City Centre's enabling works for roads, services and other amenities.
Enabling works are due for completion in 2025.
Superlot 1 - first land release progressing
BDA is close to appointing a development partner for the first Superlot land release in Bradfield City Centre.
Set across 4.8 hectares, Superlot 1 includes over 200,000m² of gross floor area development potential, with provision for new homes, as well as commercial childcare, hotel, retail, medical spaces and public domain.
This partnership – to be announced in 2025 - will set the benchmark for development in Australia’s newest city.
Pink Up Penrith
On average, 58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia every day.
McGrath Breast Care Nurses play a vital role in the community ensuring people with breast cancer receive the highest standard of care.
In October, BDA staff 'pinked up' the office to raise funds for more McGrath Breast Care Nurses in Penrith.
It was a fantastic effort, and we couldn't have done it without the support of our community.
A special shoutout to Pink Up Penrith's Gai Hawthorn and McGrath Breast Care Nurse Rebecca McLeod for joining us and sharing more about their vital work.
Together, we're making a real difference!
Out and about in the community
We love getting amongst the community and chatting about all things Bradfield City Centre and the Aerotropolis.
In November, BDA CEO Ken Morrison and other team members joined NSW Government agencies, as well as Penrith and Liverpool councils, at Bringelly Community Hall to provide information and answer your questions about projects in the initial Aerotropolis and Mamre Road precincts.
If you see us out and about at event, please come say ‘hi’ to the team and learn more about the exciting work underway at Bradfield City Centre.
Charter of the Bradfield Development Authority 2024-2027
This year we received a new name, a sharper vision and a new Charter.
The new Bradfield Development Authority Corporate Charter, has been prepared by the BDA Board, endorsed by the Secretary of the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), and approved by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.
Click here to learn more about the functions and purpose of the Bradfield Development Authority (PDF, 223 KB)
Across the Aerotropolis
There are a number of major infrastructure projects underway in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. If you have any questions or need to contact a particular project, use the reference below for the right project contact details.
Bradfield City Centre
T: 1800 312 999 | E: [email protected]
W: nsw.gov.au/bradfield-development-authority
Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport
T: 1800 717 703 | E: [email protected]
W: sydneymetro.info/westernsydneyairportline
Western Sydney International Airport
T: 1800 972 972 | E: [email protected] | W: wsiairport.com.au
Western Sydney International Airport Experience Centre
100 Eaton Rd Luddenham | W: wsiairport.com.au/your-airport/experience-centre
Sydney Water
T: 1800 238 881 | E: [email protected]
Transport for NSW – M12 Motorway
T: 1800 517 155 | E: [email protected]
W: transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/m12-motorway
Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
T: 1300 420 596 (9am–5pm, Monday–Friday)
and ask for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis team
E: [email protected] | W: planning.nsw.gov.au
Transport for NSW – roads and car park projects
T: 1800 684 490 | 1800 775 465 (emergency 24/7) |
E: [email protected] | W: transport.nsw.gov.au/projects
BDA in the news
Missed our stories?
Our CEO Ken Morrison has been busy talking to the media about all things Bradfield City and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Catch up here:
- Construction of Bradfield’s First Building is Complete
- NSW’s advanced manufacturing facility completes groundbreaking project
- The new high-tech Australian CBD shaping up to rival Singapore
- Ken Morrison interview on ABC Country Hour
- Building Bradfield: Paving the Way for Australia’s Tech Future
- Sydney’s third CBD lands ‘additive’ manufacturing in Western Sydney
- New city of Bradfield seeks digital infrastructure partner to operate network
- Manufacturing in Hot Seat as Australia’s Newest City Forges Ahead
- Construction at Bradfield forges ahead
- Short, agile courses to drive skills in new hi-tech city of Bradfield