The Minns Labor Government is accelerating the transformation of both the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Bradfield City into a nationally significant centre for industry and innovation, with construction commencing today on a new state-of-the-art building at Bradfield City and the approval of a new $1 billion industrial estate in the Aerotropolis.
Marking another major milestone in the delivery of Australia's first new city in 100 years, Bradfield City's Second Building is dedicated to building sovereign manufacturing capability, attracting advanced industries and creating high-value jobs in Western Sydney.
The purpose-designed 7,000 square metre building will house Australia's first commercial Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Facility, providing local businesses with access to the world-class advanced semiconductor packaging, micro-electronics and precision manufacturing capabilities needed to commercialise Australian innovations onshore.
Advanced semiconductors are a critical supply chain for advanced technologies and industries which Sydney already excels in. There are only about 13 of these in the world.
Having this facility in Bradfield City will mean that technology that is developed in Australia can be industrialised here, when historically those innovations go overseas.
Featuring ISO 5 cleanroom laboratories supported by advanced microscopy, electronics, taping and dicing capabilities, the facility will help drive breakthroughs in critical fields such as quantum computing, photonics, sensing, communications and medtech.
The new building will also include:
- A second advanced manufacturing hall to expand the capabilities of the initial Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) opened last year, helping businesses develop, test and scale new technologies more quickly.
- Commercial office and collaboration space for businesses in high-growth sectors to locate within Bradfield City's growing innovation ecosystem.
Delivered by leading Australian builder Hansen Yuncken, the Second Building will be located next to the first AMRF facility already operating in the heart of Bradfield City.
The combined $300 million NSW Government investment across the two facilities will create the type of industry enabled environment found in leading innovation precincts around the world.
This will attract local and global businesses across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defence and robotics, education and research, cleantech, and modern construction, supporting a critical mass of advanced industry activity in Western Sydney and the delivery of new jobs and economic opportunities for the region.
Bradfield City sits alongside a growing pipeline of private investment and development across the broader Western Sydney Aerotropolis, including a new $1 billion industrial estate given planning approval earlier this week.
Jointly owned by Uni Super and IFM Investors, Burrah Park is the largest industrial estate approved in the Aerotropolis to date and is expected to create more than 6,300 ongoing jobs in freight, logistics, advanced manufacturing and high-technology industries when finalised in 2032.
The proposal includes early commitments from international logistics giant DHL Supply Chain (Australia), which plans to establish a world-class 24/7 warehouse and distribution operation within the estate.
Designed as a next-generation industrial estate, the plans integrate sustainability, smart technology and 26 hectares of dedicated parklands for conservation, recreation and community use. These spaces will be open to workers, residents and visitors, offering places to be active, relax and enjoy.
The concept proposal for the entire estate has been approved, as well as the first stage of the development which involves the construction of three logistics centres and the staged delivery of major infrastructure such as upgrades to Elizabeth Drive and earthworks to support future warehouse and logistics operations.
Burrah Park is the eighth State Significant Development to be approved in the Aerotropolis, which is fast establishing itself as a destination for advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology and industrial investment, supported by the global connectivity provided by Western Sydney International Airport opening this month.
The Aerotropolis will contribute towards 200,000 new jobs in the broader Western Parkland City area, with a $31 billion investment pipeline.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car said:
"The Minns Labor Government is proud to be creating new opportunities for Western Sydney and ensuring the industries of the future are being built right here in NSW, in the heart of growing communities.
"These investments are driving the creation of jobs, industries and economic opportunities where local residents can build their careers closer to home."
"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand-new city from the ground up, and we're attracting investment and industries that will benefit the region for generations to come."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said:
"By delivering ambitious projects like the Second Building to house Australia's first commercial Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Facility, Bradfield City is creating the conditions for advanced industries to invest, innovate and grow in Western Sydney.
"We are also seeing continued investment in the Aerotropolis as a place to do business, with significant investment and development occurring across manufacturing, logistics, technology and industrial sectors.
"Projects like these demonstrate how Bradfield City and Aerotropolis are places where businesses can expand right in the heart of Western Sydney close to a talented, skilled and diverse workforce, supported by world-class infrastructure and growing industry capability."
Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos said:
"Supporting local manufacturing is critical to building resilience in our supply chains and helping us withstand global shocks.
"The Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility and the Second Building will help deliver high value, skilled jobs and create opportunities for Western Sydney workers to work in advanced industries and drive innovation across the economy.
"This is an important part of the Minns Labor Government's plan to rebuild manufacturing in NSW and support local jobs."
UniSuper Head of Property, Kent Robbins said:
"We're very pleased to reach this important milestone. Burrah Park is a premier logistics and industrial and offers unparalleled development flexibility and is primed to benefit from the region's demographic and economic expansion."
IFM Investors Chief Investment and Development Officer Real Estate, Will Walker, said:
"Burrah Park offers a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a marquee asset that has been designed to support Australia's future freight and logistics needs while contributing to the long-term economic development and job creation across Western Sydney."
