Australia’s newest city gets $800m boost for integral infrastructure

It costs a lot to build a new city, and NSW’s $800 million spend is just the latest infrastructure funding dedicated to bringing this one to life. 

NSW premier Chris Minns has announced that the state will devote a further $835 million towards infrastructure in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis region, which encompasses the state’s highly-anticipated new international airport, a brand new city with new homes and commerce, an industrial hub, and more.

Artist’s impression of Bradfield City Centre and surrounds. Image: nsw.gov.au

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The city, which is set to be called Bradfield, will rise southeast of the airport precinct, and has been scoped to include 10,000 new dwellings, 20,000 new jobs and 80 high-density buildings of 15 or more stories. 

This latest funding from the government – totalling $835 million –  supports a number of key needs for Bradfield and the larger Aerotropolis region, including new and upgraded roads, a new fire station, and essential water infrastructure. 

This funding comes on top of $1 billion from both the federal and state governments to upgrade a road corridor linking Liverpool to the huge new precinct. 

Of the $835 million from the state, roughly $150 million will be spent on road infrastructure. That includes $39 million to plan three key routes – Devonshire Road, Devonshire Link Road and Bradfield Metro Link Road. 

A further $42 million will be spent on the Badgerys Creek Fire Station including a new location and equipment, which will greatly increase the emergency response capabilities in the area. 

The biggest spend by far, however, is $644 million to deliver stormwater and recycled water infrastructure across the Mamre Road area, a planned industrial precinct which lies in the Aerotropolis’ north-east. 

Artist’s impression of Bradfield City Centre. Image: nsw.gov.au

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In announcing the new funding, Mr Minns noted that the spending across the Aerotropolis region was meant to do more than simply support a new transit hub. 

“With billions of dollars now committed, we’re not just talking about building a new airport – we’re creating a connected, thriving region that will delivers job, homes and opportunity for generations to come.” 

“This funding ensures the right infrastructure is in place to support growth and unlock the full potential of the Aerotropolis,” Mr Minns said. 

NSW minister for housing, Rose Jackson, called this investment “significant” and essential for “getting the basics right so we can build the homes and businesses Western Sydney needs”. 

Western Sydney International, which will be officially named after Australian aviator Nancy-Bird Walton, is set to begin operations in 2026. The first land release at Bradfield City Centre for commercial, retail and 1,000 homes, is in a market process now.

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