Overview
The NSW Government is helping create the Western Sydney Employment Area, as part of the State planning objectives to promote economic development and create new jobs closer to home.
The creation of employment at the heart of Sydney’s population is a key objective of the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy. Located near the intersection of the M4 and M7 motorways, the Western Sydney Employment Area is expected to eventually accommodate some 40,000 workers - a great benefit for people living in Western Sydney and the north west and south west growth centres.
In August 2009, the NSW Government announced the rezoning of 800 hectares of land within the employment area, with a capacity for up to 16,500 jobs. The rezoning also protects significant environmental conservation land.
To assist with access, the Government also confirmed a funding solution for the Erskine Park Link Road so industrial traffic can access the motorways without going through residential suburbs.
Guide to the Western Sydney Employment Area (August 2009) 
Context map
Planning documents
State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Employment Area) 2009 creates a consistent zoning system for new and existing employment lands and for environmental conservation. The policy coordinates development of the land for industrial uses such as major warehousing, distribution, freight transport, industrial, high technology and research facilities.
State Environmental Planning Policy (Western Sydney Employment Area) 2009 (published on the NSW legislation website)
Map - Land application
Map - Land zoning
Map - Transport and arterial road infrastructure
Map - Industrial release area
Old Wallgrove Road Corridor (east-west section) - Status Report
The attached status report was presented at an information session for land owners and Government agencies on 31 March 2010. The report provides an update on the status of planning and delivery of the road corridor. The Department is making the presentation available for interested parties.
Western Sydney Employment Area - Primary Utilities Information Pack
The attached Primary Utilities Information Pack has been prepared to inform developers of the existing and proposed primary
utilities servicing the Western Sydney Employment Area, as well as providing information on potential
developer infrastructure contributions and relevant service authorities contact details. For further information please contact the utility provider direct (utility provider details are provided in section 4 of the attached report).
Submission to Badgerys Creek inquiry
On 28 September 2009, the Department lodged the following submission to the NSW Legislative Council inquiry into land dealings and planning decisions regarding land at Badgerys Creek in Western Sydney. The Department of Planning conducted detailed investigations into proposed employment lands at Badgerys Creek but ultimately did not release the land because of servicing and infrastructure constraints.
Department of Planning's submission:
Main Report
Attachment A
Attachments B, C, D and E