Bradfield City Centre reached key milestones in 2024, with Master Plan approval, construction progress, and the AMRF's first project underway.
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
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Looking back at 2024 with Ken Morrison Bradfield Development Authority CEO
From the NSW Government approving Bradfield City Centre’s Master Plan, to commencing enabling works, undertaking AMRF’s first project, and completing First Building...Read more
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.Read less
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, around the clock 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.
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Where is Bradfield City Centre?
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...Read more
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.Read less
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.
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Bradfield City First Building fly through
Construction of the First Building - housing Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) - is now complete.
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.
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 – Bradfield Development Authority (BDA)
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 – Bradfield Development Authority (BDA)
CEO Ken Morrison speaks with Hamish Macdonald, ABC Radio Sydney's Mornings host about the exciting things happening in and around Bradfield City Centre.
Bradfield City Centre is building a sustainable and resilient future for Western Sydney. The First Building will set a strong precedent in sustainability for future development from the ground up.
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.
