The Western Sydney Aerotropolis’s first private-sector master plan has been given the green light and is expected to create almost 12,500 jobs and attract major investment.
The Ingham Property Group-led project will transform 184 hectares around Badgerys Creek Road in Bradfield into a dynamic hub of industry and innovation, attracting both local and global companies.
The master plan assessed by the NSW Government aligns with strategic goals for the aerotropolis, mixing industrial and commercial zones with accessible public green spaces.
Business growth will be supported across 625,000 square metres in an enterprise estate featuring warehouses, distribution centres, light industry and a local commercial centre.
It also includes 45 hectares of open space – twice the size of Barangaroo – featuring three protected riparian corridors and a public park where workers and visitors can relax, play and exercise.
The master plan supports job creation and liveable communities striking the right balance between growth and sustainability, with strong protections for biodiversity and access to green space built into the design.
Shaped in collaboration with Indigenous communities, the plan embeds “Design with Country” principles that reflect the cultural heritage of the Dharug, Dharawal and Gandangara peoples.
The development is in a prime position to benefit from the economic activity of the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, when it opens in 2026.
New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, said that 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.
“Inghams masterplan forms part of $14 billion worth of private development applications currently in the pipeline for the aerotropolis which are expected to create 120,000 jobs,” Scully said.
“The State Government and industry are together building better communities by enabling businesses growth together, with access to jobs, services and green space.”
New South Wales Acting Minister for Western Sydney, Courtney Houssos, said that the State 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,” Houssos said.
“This is another crucial step towards this aerotropolis becoming a hub for industry and innovation, attracting both local and global companies.”
