Interest in Liverpool’s Aerotropolis heats up

Artist impression of how the Aerotropolis could look.

Liverpool City Council has welcomed two major businesses which have identified the importance of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis to their expansion plans.

In recent days both Japanese electrical giant Hitachi and Sydney Markets have signed agreements with the NSW Government which could see them become major players in the merging jobs hub that will be created in the Liverpool Local Government Area.

“This is fantastic news for the people of Liverpool,” said Mayor Wendy Waller.

“We always knew the Western Sydney Airport would transform industry and employment options for our residents but now we can see the Airport itself is only part of the story.

“The Aerotropolis will be created near Badgerys Creek. It will build on the Airport and attract a whole range of businesses that are seeking space to expand, connectivity to the world and a qualified, ambitious local workforce.

“This will provide openings in a whole range of new jobs close to home and close to transport. With Hitachi and Sydney Markets lining up alongside a growing list of international investors, we can see a profound change taking place.”

Sydney Markets, home of the Sydney Produce Market, Sydney Flower Market and Sydney Growers Market, has recognised the opportunity to develop an Agribusiness Precinct in the Aerotropolis offering excellent growth potential.

NSW Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said attracting Japanese multinationals with their global networks is a major step in our efforts to help develop industry precincts around Western Sydney Airport.

“The Aerotropolis will be a bustling 10,000-hectare economic zone creating a 200,000 jobs bonanza for the new world class Western Parkland City that is being developed in a joint effort between NSW, the Commonwealth and Local governments,” Mr Ayres said.

Global aerospace giant Northrop Grumman was the first confirmed investor in the Aerotropolis followed by Japanese multinationals Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group which have signed investment agreements with the Aerotropolis.

Four major Australian universities are also collaborating on a world-leading Aerospace, Engineering and Science Innovation Hub.

Mayor Waller said the future has never looked brighter for someone growing up in Liverpool: “They now have world class educational opportunities on their doorstep, which they will be able to follow with a career in their own region.”