Green light given to Badgerys Creek Road Master Plan in Western Sydney

The first private-sector Master Plan for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis has been given the green light by the New South Wales Government. 

Prepared by Ingham Property Group (IPG), the Badgerys Creek Road Master Plan aligns with strategic goals for the Aerotropolis, mixing industrial as well as commercial zones with accessible public green spaces. 

The Master Plan will transform 184 hectares around Badgerys Creek Road into a dynamic hub for industry and innovation, opening opportunities for local and global organisations to establish business in the precinct. 

“The Minns Labor Government is building better communities by investing in Western Sydney’s future, and this plan will help to enable the growing potential of the region. 

“Providing well-paid, highly-skilled jobs close to where people live, with the right infrastructure, is key to improving the lives of local families. 

“This is another crucial step towards this Aerotropolis becoming a hub for industry and innovation, attracting both local and global companies,” Acting Minister for Western Sydney Courtney Houssos said. 

The development of the Badgerys Creek Road Master Plan is expected to create about 12,500 jobs and attract significant investment into Australia’s newest city – Bradfield City. 

Business growth is anticipated to be supported across 625,000-SQM of enterprise estate that will feature warehouses, distribution centres, light industry and a local commercial centre. 

About 45 hectares of open space will also be delivered, including three protected riparian corridors and a public park where workers and visitors can relax, play and exercise. 

The Master Plan brings the right balance between growth and sustainability through the creation of jobs and liveable communities, with strong protections for biodiversity and access to green space built into the design. 

“This is another exciting step in the future of Western Sydney, delivering 12,500 jobs right on the doorstep of Western Sydney’s new airport. 

“Ingham’s masterplan forms part of the $14 billion worth of private development applications currently in the pipeline for the Aerotropolis which are expected to create 120,000 jobs. 

“The Minns Labor Government and industry are together building better communities by enabling businesses growth together, with access to jobs, services, and green space,” Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. 

The IPG Badgerys Creek Road Master Plan was shaped in collaboration with Indigenous communities, embedding “Design with Country” principles that reflect the cultural heritage of the Dharug, Dharawal and Gandangara peoples. 

The development of the Master Plan will benefit from the economic activity of the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport when it opens in 2026. 

This project also builds on the recent momentum across the Aerotropolis, including the opening of the first building in Bradfield City Centre as well as the release of the State Government’s infrastructure delivery plan to support growth in Western Sydney. 

“It’s great to see momentum continuing to build in the Aerotropolis to deliver more opportunities for Western Sydney. 

“This masterplan is reflective of the Minns Labor Government driving outcomes for our communities which support more jobs, homes and infrastructure,” Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty said. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; NSW Government Planning Portal; Infrastructure Magazine