The Government today opened an Expression of Interest for a development partner to deliver an initial 6.7 hectares of the Enterprise Precinct, which is intended to accommodate businesses across advanced manufacturing, construction innovation, aerospace, semiconductor technology, clean technology, freight and logistics, education and research and other industries.
Property Council Western Sydney Regional Director Ross Grove said bringing private-sector expertise and capital into Bradfield was a vital part of moving the city from planning to delivery.
"Bradfield represents an extraordinary opportunity for Western Sydney, but ultimately its success will be measured by the businesses that invest, the jobs that are created and the economic activity that takes place there," Mr Grove said.
"Taking the Enterprise Precinct to market is a positive step because the private sector has an essential role to play in turning the ambition for Bradfield into a functioning city."
Mr Grove said the first freight and consumer flights out of Western Sydney International Airport and growing investment interest across the Aerotropolis increased the importance of unlocking the enabling infrastructure.
"The Bradfield name is synonymous with big infrastructure ambition, and building Australia's first new city in a century demands the same scale of ambition."
"The Western Sydney Aerotropolis has been supported by investments in new pipes, electricity substations and roads.
"The task of delivering jobs for Western Sydney requires extension of this infrastructure program with more state roads, water and sewer connections to keep investment flowing into this part of the region," Mr Grove said.
