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.
We’re now preparing for a momentous 2025 with the official opening of First Building, the announcement of our Superlot 1 development partner, appointment of the Second Building construction partner, enabling works to be completed and the announcement of our digital partner delivering the vital digital infrastructure for our world-class city.
We are committed to building a stronger future for Western Sydney by delivering Bradfield and attracting investment to the Aerotropolis. We have firmly shifted from planning to a delivery phase and next year will set the foundations for the massive acceleration that will come in 2026 and beyond.
We will keep the updates coming as we continue to build Bradfield – a vibrant, sustainable, innovative city!
Ken Morrison
CEO, Bradfield Development Authority
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 construction – we’ve had a busy year.
Looking back at 2024 with Ken Morrison Bradfield Development Authority CEO
Ken Morrison
Welcome to the first building of a new city. In 2024 we got a new name, a sharper mission, and a new CEO.
We shifted from a planning phase to a strong delivery phase.
Key milestones for this year have included the government approving our Master Plan for Bradfield, the construction of our First Building which is now complete, and our Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility which has already done its first project and is looking forward to a full opening in 2025, as part of this great building.
Our Superlot, the first major part of Bradfield to be put to the private sector is progressing well, with tenders about to close.
And next year there's even more in store stay tuned as we bring Australia's first new city in 100 years, to life.
First Building construction complete
We are pleased to announce the completion of the First Building at Bradfield City Centre, which houses Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF).
Situated in Western Sydney, a key hub for manufacturing, the AMRF is designed to provide world-class support to businesses, enabling them to scale rapidly, mitigate risks, and enhance their global competitiveness.
The AMRF is a cornerstone of Bradfield City Centre's economic development strategy. By bolstering the manufacturing sector, it aims to create numerous high-value jobs and leverage the $20 billion in government infrastructure invested in the Aerotropolis.
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!
Superlot 1 progresses into 2025
A development partner for the first Superlot land release at Bradfield City Centre will be appointed in early 2025.
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 will set the benchmark for development in Australia’s newest city.
Digital Infrastructure for Bradfield City
A robust EOI for Bradfield City Centre’s Digital Infrastructure will see the imminent announcement in 2025 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.
Watch this space!
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.
Investment opportunities in Bradfield City
The creation of Bradfield City has moved from a planning phase to a strong delivery phase. As a result, now is the perfect time to consider the benefits for your business in locating in Australia’s first new city in 100 years.
The BDA’s Board has now approved a sequencing plan to guide the release of Bradfield precincts over the next three years. Staged development will see an initial focus on growing an innovation, research and education ecosystem, supported by the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF), as well as a busy enterprise precinct.
With the first Superlot land release also progressing to offer commercial, housing and retail amenity, Bradfield is well on its way to becoming a thriving new city that will grow alongside the Western Sydney International Airport and Aerotropolis.
Interested in opportunities at Bradfield City Centre? Contact our Investment Concierge team to arrange a meeting to discuss opportunities via email investmentattractionoffice@bda.nsw.gov.au.
Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility Showcase and First Project announcement
This month, over 100 guests from across the manufacturing sector gathered at Bradfield Development Authority HQ in Penrith for our end-of-year AMRF Showcase 2024 event.
Highlights included a panel discussion on the AMRF's First Project with Marley Flow Control, equipment demonstrations, and a showcase of the latest offering including scale up hub AMRF Connect, powered by Western Sydney University's Launch Pad, and Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO.
AMRF Showcase 2024 Highlights
AMRF Showcase 2024 Highlights
[Harley De Burgh]
Look, this is just a little teaser—a taster, I guess—of what's to come.
[Ken Morrison]
Good morning, everybody. It is fantastic to see so many people here.
[Raquel Bloom]
I've never seen so many manufacturers in one room.
[Ken Morrison]
The AMRF will provide world-class infrastructure to support manufacturing in Western Sydney and across the state. It will help businesses innovate, scale, and stay ahead of the competition. Its heart will be at Bradfield, helping to underpin the ecosystem that will drive this new city.
[Ella Averill-Russell]
You’ve got some really strong industry partners, and I think it’s amazing. It’s very exciting as well.
[Kate Green]
It’s been fantastic to see the vision of the AMRF come to life.
[Margan Baker]
At this point, I'd like to call our panellists up to the front.
[Philip Youngman]
It’s not just about working together for a finite period of time.
[Gareth Jones]
Having that audience; when I got up and turned around, I thought, “Oh, okay, I can do this.”
How we can improve our productivity, we said around 20%. I think in reality we might actually hit more than 30.
[Owen Childs]
We're looking forward to seeing what machines and manufacturing capabilities the AMRF has.
[Troy Rath]
I can see manufacturing starting to get a bit of a push, so yeah, it's very exciting.
[Gareth Jones]
We saw what the AMRF was trying to do and it was a little bit of a marriage made in heaven.
[James Stokes]
This machine here is just one of our smaller prototyping machines.
[Ian Hudson]
There are lots of manufacturing businesses in Western Sydney, and I think a lot more can benefit from that kind of assistance.
[Ben Kitcher]
Actually, the machinery and buildings are only one part of this—the team, the people, and the skills around it are absolutely key.
Attendees were also given a first look at the AMRF's new brand, website, and social channels.
Western Sydney engineering company Marley Flow Control is the first to complete a project with the AMRF. Our team undertook a time study project to identify operational efficiencies that could boost the company’s productivity by up to six times and reduce production costs by an estimated 15% to 20%.
Building on this success, Marley Flow Control is now collaborating with the AMRF to further enhance production efficiencies.
To hear the latest news and updates from the AMRF visit:
AMRF Connect takes off
Manufacturing businesses across NSW are set to thrive, with the September announcement of Western Sydney’s newest scale up hub, AMRF Connect.
Part of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) located in the First Building at Bradfield City Centre, AMRF Connect will help accelerate the growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing sector.
Powered by Western Sydney University's Launch Pad, and Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, the hub will leverage extensive local, national, and international networks to connect manufacturers with investors, research organisations, and other businesses.
AMRF Connect will offer collaborative workspace at the First Building and a comprehensive program of targeted masterclasses, networking events, and experts in residence.
With domestic manufacturing capability firmly on the national agenda, AMRF Connect is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to boosting the NSW manufacturing industry and supporting growth of the already substantial expertise local businesses have to offer.
Boomtown! Project of the Year Awards Dinner and Property and Infrastructure Summit
Bradfield's First Building was honoured with the Outstanding Innovation Project award at the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue's Boomtown! Gala Dinner and Project of the Year 2024 awards recently.
BDA CEO Ken Morrison and Ali Habibi from Northrop Consulting Engineers proudly accepted the award.
The following day saw an impressive lineup of speakers for the Boomtown! Property and Infrastructure Summit.
BDA Chair, Jennifer Westacott AO, introduced to the stage and gave a vote of thanks to Australian Government Minister for Housing, Hon Clare O’Neil MP.
Aerotropolis Conference with Business Western Sydney
In November, BDA presented the Aerotropolis 2024 Conference, alongside Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and Business Western Sydney.
Our CEO, Ken Morrison, joined WSI CEO Simon Hickey and Business Western Sydney's Executive Director David Borger on stage to discuss the significant progress and ongoing developments at Bradfield City Centre and the Aerotropolis.
The day also featured a discussion with NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Federal Minister for Cities Jenny McAllister and Liverpool City Council's Ned Mannoun on the enormous opportunity in the region, followed by insightful panels focused on developing the visitor economy, connectivity and infrastructure.
Property Council of Australia industry event
In August, BDA CEO Ken Morrison joined Infrastructure NSW CEO Tom Gellibrand at a Property Council Australia event to update industry members on the vision and momentum in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
Ken spoke about the enormous opportunity of the Aerotropolis and the key role Bradfield City Centre will play in leveraging the more than $20 billion of infrastructure investment in the region, with strong progress already underway.
A follow-up panel session hosted by Amy Menere took thoughtful audience questions from Ken, Tom and Transport for NSW's Justine Kinch, showing the strong interest in this booming region.
Additionally, BDA CEO, Ken Morrison, engaged in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders, where they explored the transformative developments occurring in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and the emerging Bradfield City Centre.
ASEAN Market Update event
In October we hosted over 50 businesses from the Western Sydney region to hear from NSW Minister for Industry and Trade the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Asialink Business and Investment NSW on the support available from NSW Government to access export opportunities in the dynamic ASEAN region.
This was a great opportunity to also showcase the role Bradfield City Centre and the Aerotropolis will play in driving new economic growth in the region.
If you would like to contact BDA's Investor Concierge visit the Investing in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis page on our website.
Semiconductor Australia conference
In October, Bradfield Development Authority was a proud sponsor of the inaugural 2024 Semiconductor Australia Conference!
CEO Ken Morrison joined a feature panel exploring how investment and policy can be shaped to drive growth, highlighting how Stage 2 of the AMRF at Bradfield will be an innovation accelerator for Australia’s semiconductor advanced packaging sector.
AMRF Executive Director Ben Kitcher hosted an interactive Q&A, tackling topics such enabling edge AI with persistent memory, short wavelength laser enabled by GaN, graphene interconnects, and biochip and quantum applications.
Congratulations to BluGlass Limited and Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) on a great event showcasing the scale of the semiconductor opportunity in Australia.
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.
Food and beverage opportunities
This month we’re calling for self-sufficient mobile food and beverage operators.
We're seeking Registrations of Interest for a mobile food and beverage operator to provide daily deliciousness to First Building tenants, visitors and construction workers engaged on other projects within Bradfield.
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.
Learn more about the functions and purpose of the Bradfield Development Authority (PDF, 227.56KB).
BDA in the news
Missed our stories?
Our CEO Ken Morrison has been busy talking to the media about all things Bradfield City and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Read more:
- Construction of Bradfield’s First Building is Complete
- NSW’s advanced manufacturing facility completes groundbreaking project
- The new high-tech Australian CBD shaping up to rival Singapore
- Ken Morrison interview on ABC Country Hour
- Building Bradfield: Paving the Way for Australia’s Tech Future
- Sydney’s third CBD lands ‘additive’ manufacturing in Western Sydney
- New city of Bradfield seeks digital infrastructure partner to operate network
- Manufacturing in Hot Seat as Australia’s Newest City Forges Ahead
- Construction at Bradfield forges ahead
- Short, agile courses to drive skills in new hi-tech city of Bradfield
