Private investment in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has reached $34.6 billion, with the Bradfield Development Authority highlighting new advanced manufacturing and technology facilities as part of the region’s growing industrial base.
According to the Bradfield Development Authority, private investment in the Aerotropolis has tripled over the past 18 months and now exceeds the $29 billion being invested by government in public infrastructure.
The investment growth comes as Western Sydney International Airport begins freight operations and prepares for passenger services, while construction continues on Bradfield City’s Second Building, which is scheduled to open in 2028.
Expressions of interest have opened for businesses seeking space in the building, including 380 square metres of serviced advanced manufacturing space in a dedicated Manufacturing Hall. A further 280 square metres of serviced manufacturing space will support product development, research translation and advanced manufacturing activities.
The building will also include 1,150 square metres of commercial office space intended for technology companies, researchers, start-ups, scale-ups and industry partners.
The Bradfield Development Authority said businesses could apply for one or all three spaces, allowing manufacturing, research and development and commercial operations to be located within the same building.
NSW Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement Courtney Houssos said the development was intended to support greater domestic manufacturing capability.
“Australia’s economic future depends on our ability to develop, make and commercialise more products here at home,” Houssos said.
“We are focused on creating the conditions for manufacturers to invest with confidence, expand their operations and employ more people.”
Houssos said the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing capability being developed at Bradfield would support domestic manufacturing and sovereign capability.
The Manufacturing Hall and Manufacturing Area will sit within Bradfield City’s broader innovation precinct, alongside facilities including the Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility and Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Facility.
NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the Aerotropolis was attracting investment from major businesses while developing advanced manufacturing capabilities.
“Too often great ideas are developed in Australia but commercialised and manufactured elsewhere,” Scully said.
“Bradfield is changing that developing into a new global hub for innovative industries and advanced manufacturing.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said the development was expected to bring industries and employment opportunities closer to Western Sydney communities.
Businesses including Amazon and ALDI have already announced operations within the broader Aerotropolis, according to the Bradfield Development Authority.
The authority said the latest investment and tenancy opportunities were intended to support the progression of businesses from research and development through to advanced manufacturing and commercialisation.
