IndustrialTaryn ParisFri 17 Jul 26
NSW Clears Aerotropolis’s $1bn Industrial Estate for Take-Off
UniSuper and IFM Investors have won approval for the 280ha Burrah Park industrial and logistics estate, the largest of its kind to be approved in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
The NSW Government waved ahead the State Significant Development to rise on a rise next to the new Western Sydney International Airport entrance and the emerging Bradfield City Centre.
To be delivered in stages, the estate will provide large-scale industrial capacity with direct access to the M12 motorway, the airport’s cargo precinct and future rail connections.
The state said the project, due to complete in 2032, was expected to create more than 6300 jobs across freight, logistics, advanced manufacturing and high-tech industries.
Approval covers the concept proposal for the full estate as well as the first stage, which comprises three logistics centres and staged infrastructure works, including upgrades to Elizabeth Drive and enabling earthworks.
International logistics group DHL Supply Chain (Australia) has made an early commitment to the estate, with plans for a 24/7 warehouse and distribution operation on site.
There would also be 26ha of land added to parklands for conservation, alongside sustainability targets of 5-Star Green Star for buildings and 6-Star Green Star Communities.
IFM chief investment and development officer Will Walker said the parcel of land was the largest industrial-zoned block in the master plan.
“[It’s a] once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a marquee asset that has been designed to support Australia’s future freight and logistics needs while contributing to long-term economic development and job creation across Western Sydney,” Walker said.
“Owned on behalf of working Australians through their superannuation, this project reflects IFM’s focus on delivering investment outcomes that deliver for our clients and the millions of working and retired people they represent.”
UniSuper head of property Kent Robbins said Burrah Park would be a premier logistics and industrial hub in a well-connected location.
“The site offers unparalleled development flexibility and is primed to benefit from the region’s demographic and economic expansion,” Robbins said.
“It is well-positioned to leverage its excellent location and maximise value for UniSuper members.
“This is a great example of a unique, high-quality direct property asset that helps our members grow their retirement savings.”
HB+B Property and IFM Investors have been appointed as joint development managers, overseeing planning, leasing and delivery, while Richmond Bridge will act as trustee manager on behalf of the joint owners.
The approval follows the government’s separate announcement of construction starting on Bradfield City’s second building, a $300-million facility housing Australia’s first commercial semiconductor advanced packaging facility.
