The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has announced the approval of a new AUS$1 billion (c. £520m) industrial estate in the Aerotropolis.
The purpose-designed 7,000m² building will house Australia’s first commercial Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Facility.
There are currently only 13 semiconductor facilities in the world, with the project reported to include ISO 5 cleanroom laboratories supported by advanced microscopy, electronics, taping and dicing capabilities.
Western Sydney deputy prime minister, Prue Car, said: “The Minns Labor Government is proud to be creating new opportunities for Western Sydney and ensuring the industries of the future are being built right here in NSW, in the heart of growing communities.
“These investments are driving the creation of jobs, industries and economic opportunities where local residents can build their careers closer to home.”
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand-new city from the ground up, and we’re attracting investment and industries that will benefit the region for generations to come.”
NSW hopes that the facility will help drive breakthroughs in critical fields such as quantum computing, photonics, sensing, communications and medtech.
To this end, the new building will also include a second advanced manufacturing hall to expand the capabilities of the initial Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF).
This is in addition to a commercial office and collaboration space for businesses in high-growth sectors to locate within Bradfield City’s growing innovation ecosystem.
The site is jointly owned by Uni Super and IFM Investors, Burrah Park and is expected to create more than 6,300 ongoing jobs in freight, logistics, advanced manufacturing and high-technology industries when finalised in 2032.
The proposal includes early commitments from international logistics giant DHL Supply Chain (Australia), which plans to establish a world-class 24/7 warehouse and distribution operation within the estate.
NSW minister for domestic manufacturing and government procurement, Courtney Houssos, said: “Supporting local manufacturing is critical to building resilience in our supply chains and helping us withstand global shocks.
“The Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility and the Second Building will help deliver high value, skilled jobs and create opportunities for Western Sydney workers to work in advanced industries and drive innovation across the economy.
“This is an important part of the Minns Labor Government’s plan to rebuild manufacturing in NSW and support local jobs.”
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