Bradfield may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but whether the old local government areas surrounding it like it or not this brand new city is starting to take shape.
Thanks to state and federal government funding injections, the first stage of civil works at Bradfield City is now complete, delivering new roads, active transport links, essential utilities, and public amenities.
It means that one third of Bradfield’s 114-hectare master planned site is now serviced and ready for development.
Delivered in partnership with head civil contractor Western Earth Moving (WEM) and NSW Public Works, the recent works stage included four kilometres of new road, eight kilometres of active transport paths for cyclists and pedestrians and on-street parking for 178 cars.
The first stage of civil works also delivered four kiss-and-ride points, three taxi bays and two new bus bays near the Bradfield metro station, which is under construction and won’t open until late next year.
Critical in-ground services, including potable, recycled, and wastewater systems, and electrical and fibre networks were also part of the most recent work at Bradfield, located right next to Western Sydney International Airport, due to open later this year
Spanning across 38 hectares of land – which is more than one and a half times the size of the full Barangaroo redevelopment area in Sydney – the works also saw more than 321,000 pavers laid and 600 trees planted to create shaded, walkable streetscapes that will help keep the new city cool.
The Minns Government says these works show businesses and residents that Bradfield is progressing from vision to reality, providing serviced, ready-to-build lots with critical infrastructure to the boundary enabling faster and more efficient construction for future projects including the transformation of the first superlot.
In line with Bradfield’s sustainability targets, the civil works incorporate low-carbon concrete, recycled asphalt, water sensitive urban design features, and extensive tree planting.
Western Sydney experiences some of the hottest temperatures in NSW and these measures will help make sure the city’s infrastructure is environmentally resilient and creating cooler communities.
Work on the second stage of civil works began in late 2025 and will progress throughout 2026.
This includes the delivery of two new access roads connecting Bradfield City to Badgerys Creek Road, while regional stormwater infrastructure will manage runoff through a network of ponds, basins and wetlands, forming a comprehensive stormwater strategy for the city.
These works follow the government signing a $1 billion deal in December 2025 to secure the first major commercial and residential development partner to deliver homes and jobs to Bradfield City Centre.
“We are seeing the foundations laid for a new, world-class city, and the Minns Labor Government is ensuring the essential infrastructure is in place for generations to come,’’ says deputy premier and minister for Western Sydney Prue Car.
“These critical works will provide better paid, highly-skilled jobs close to where people live and is the kind of essential infrastructure our growing region deserves.
“As we near the opening of the transformational Western Sydney International Airport, Bradfield City will create fantastic opportunities for its residents and I look forward to seeing it deliver for our community.”