Just one of the many upgrades needed to service Aerotropolis will be completed on time
The NSW Government has identified 16 “major road infrastructure” projects which are needed to service the Aerotropolis. Only one will be done by 2027.
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Only one of the “major” road infrastructure upgrades required to service the Aerotropolis will be complete by 2027 and almost 17 other transport projects remain “unfunded”.
The details have been revealed in a new government “sector plan” which outlines how the Aerotropolis will be developed.
While enabling infrastructure is still years away, private-sector in the Aerotropolis precinct is ramping up.
As of last month, almost 60 development applications were either approved or in the planning process, worth more than $10.5 billion in investment.
That figure is part of $26 billion in potential development in the Aerotropolis which could support almost 65,000 jobs.
Premier Chris Minns will on Wednesday release the Infrastructure NSW Aerotropolis Sector Plan, while officially opening the first building in the Bradfield City Centre.
The building, home to an “Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility,” was completed in December.
Mr Minns said the new plan will guide “how and when” some $25 billion in government investment will be spent to support economic growth in Western Sydney.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates the value in using whole-of-government co-ordination to deliver on our commitments,” he said.
“With Bradfield and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), we’re showcasing the NSW Government’s commitment to rebuilding the state’s critical manufacturing capability and delivering economic growth in the region.”
The plan identifies 16 “major road infrastructure” projects which are needed to service the Aerotropolis.
Only one, the M12 Motorway and M7 Integration project, is expected to be completed by 2027.
The first phase of new bus services linking the Aerotropolis to the Western Sydney Airport will also be finished by 2027, as will a new Metro service linking St Marys, Bradfield City Centre, and the airport.
Other transport infrastructure projects are expected to start construction in 2027 before being completed in 2030.
However, almost 20 crucial road upgrades remain unfunded.
These include upgrades to Devonshire Road, Elizabeth Drive, Luddenham Road, and Western Sydney rail extensions.
Planning Minister Paul Scully said the opening of the Bradfield City Centre’s first building “is another example of the genuine momentum building around Australia’s first new city in over 100 years.”.
“This is just the beginning of Bradfield’s future growth as it evolves into a world class city with 10,000 homes, 20,000 high quality jobs, and critical green open spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.”
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