Bradfield City is beginning to take shape, with the first stage of major civil works now complete, marking a significant milestone in the development of Australia’s first new city in more than a century.
The initial package of enabling works has delivered new roads, active transport connections, essential utilities and public amenities, with around one third of the city’s 114-hectare masterplanned site now serviced and ready for development.
The project forms part of the Minns Labor Government’s long-term strategy to support growth in Western Sydney and provide new opportunities for residents and businesses.
Delivered in partnership with head civil contractor Western Earth Moving and NSW Public Works, the first stage included:
- Four kilometres of new road
- Eight kilometres of shared cycling and pedestrian paths
- On-street parking for 178 vehicles
- Four kiss-and-ride points, three taxi bays and two bus bays near the new metro station
- Potable, recycled and wastewater systems, along with electrical and fibre networks
Spanning 38 hectares, the works also involved the installation of more than 321,000 pavers and the planting of 600 trees to create shaded, walkable streetscapes. The area is more than one-and-a-half times the size of the Barangaroo redevelopment, highlighting the scale of the project.
The completed infrastructure provides serviced, ready-to-build lots, allowing future developments to proceed more efficiently and supporting the transformation of the city’s first major development precinct.
In line with sustainability targets, the civil works incorporate low-carbon concrete, recycled asphalt, water-sensitive urban design features and extensive landscaping. These measures aim to improve environmental resilience and help create cooler urban environments in a region that regularly experiences high temperatures.
Work on the second stage of civil construction began in late 2025 and is scheduled to continue throughout 2026. This phase includes two new access roads linking Bradfield City to Badgerys Creek Road, as well as regional stormwater infrastructure featuring ponds, basins and wetlands.
The stormwater network is designed to manage runoff and form part of an integrated, long-term water management strategy for the growing city.
The latest milestone follows the signing of a $1 billion development agreement in December 2025 to secure the first major commercial and residential partner for the Bradfield City Centre precinct.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, Prue Car, said the completed works demonstrated strong progress.
“We are seeing the foundations laid for a new, world-class city, and the essential infrastructure is being put in place for generations to come,” Car said.
“These works will support highly skilled jobs close to where people live and provide the infrastructure our growing region needs.”
She said the development would play an important role as the region prepares for the opening of the Western Sydney International Airport.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the project had moved from concept to construction.
“One third of Bradfield City is now serviced and development-ready,” Scully said.
“With kilometres of new roads, pathways and in-ground services in place, the city’s potential is being unlocked and future growth and investment are being supported.”
Scully said the completed works confirmed Bradfield’s role as a major new economic and residential centre for Western Sydney.
