Endeavour Energy has unveiled a suite of critical energy infrastructure that will power the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) and deliver the first major stage of electricity supply for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
New South Wales Deputy Premier, the Hon. Prue Car, Minister for Western Sydney joined NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Heritage, the Hon. Penny Sharpe, MLC, to officially open the Western Sydney Airport Transmission Substation—a critical supply of secure, reliable electricity to power NSW’s first new international airport in more than a century.
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The transmission substation is part of a staged rollout of energy infrastructure, forming part of a broader investment of nearly $320 million in new substations, high-voltage feeders and a switching station. Together, these assets will support airport operations, enable new industries and jobs, and underpin the long-term growth of the Aerotropolis.
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis spans more than 11,000ha and will grow around the 1780ha Western Sydney International Airport.
Endeavour Energy CEO Danny Cooper said delivering energy infrastructure at this scale required innovation, careful planning and strong partnerships.
“Western Sydney International Airport is a nation-shaping development and working in partnership with the NSW and Federal governments, as well as key stakeholders including the airport, has been critical to ensuring the right energy infrastructure is in place from day one,” he said.
“At Endeavour Energy, we listen to stakeholder feedback, and we plan well ahead for growth, designing the energy systems that future industries and communities in this region depend on.”
WSI CEO Simon Hickey said Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is built to serve the city for the next century, with reliable energy infrastructure critical to its long-term growth.
“Ensuring we’re powered with world-class, reliable energy is essential for WSI’s 24-hour capability, which will finally put Sydney on the global stage alongside other major gateways around the world,” he said.
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“Working in partnership with Endeavour Energy to put the right power in place gives airlines, our customers and our business and cargo precinct partners, confidence knowing that the airport will grow in line with demand, while continuing to operate to global standards.”
The Western Sydney Airport Transmission Substation forms part of Endeavour Energy’s broader, long-term investment program across Greater Western and South West Sydney, with further stages of energy infrastructure already planned as the region continues to grow.
