Transgrid and Endeavour Energy will deliver a major new electricity infrastructure project to power the priority growth areas and precincts of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
The two network operators are collaborating on the construction of a new Bulk Supply Point (BSP) at Kemps Creek—the most efficient and cost-effective solution to meet the region’s rising electricity demand.
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As one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, the arenewableerotropolis is at the heart of Western Sydney’s transformation, anchored by the new Western Sydney International Airport and surrounding developments in Bradfield.
With construction and commissioning expected to be complete by the end of the decade, the project aligns with the rollout of major public and private developments across the Aerotropolis, including major new infrastructure such as the Sydney Metro and M12 Motorway.
Together, this $136.7 million investment will provide a secure and scalable renewable electricity supply for the region, connecting Western Sydney with renewable generators in NSW and interstate, and ensuring new communities and industries have the power they need to thrive.
Transgrid will invest $111.7 million to build the new BSP at Kemps Creek. The BSP is a large electrical substation that acts as a gateway between the high-voltage transmission network and the local distribution substation. It will significantly increase the region’s capacity to support new development and improve network reliability.
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Endeavour Energy is investing $25 million to upgrade the local distribution network, as part of a forecast broader investment in the Aerotropolis region of $580 million in the next decade. This funding supports the development of new substations and feeders to meet the needs of growing communities, including new homes, schools, businesses, and public transport hubs in the region.
Transgrid executive general manager of delivery Jennifer Hughes said, “The Western Sydney Aerotropolis is one of the most significant infrastructure and economic development projects in Australia. This investment will ensure the area has the secure and resilient energy infrastructure it needs to support new industries, homes and innovation for decades to come.”
