2014 — Federal government announces Western Sydney Airport location
2016 — Federal government releases final Environmental Impact Statement, estimating population of Western Parkland City to be 1,070,000
2017 — Western Sydney Airport Corporation established
2018 — Western Sydney City Deal signed by eight local councils and both federal and state governments; first earthworks start on site
2019 — Sydney Metro Northwest completed, featuring eight new rail stations
2019 — Western Sydney Development Authority established
2020 — Call for expressions of interest for the development of a global university campus as anchor tenant of the Aerospace Institute
2023 — Early Aerotropolis sites available for development with commencement subject to investor and government alignment
2025 — Site decontamination, bulk earthworks and airside civil works completed for the airport
2026 — Western Sydney Airport (domestic and international) commences operations
2031 — Ten million annual passengers forecast for Western Sydney Airport
2036 — Estimated population of Western Parkland City: 1.5 million, 184,500 new dwellings, 200,000 new jobs.
Vision
The Greater Sydney Region Plan, A Metropolis of Three Cities is built on a vision of three cities where most residents live within 30 minutes of their jobs, education and health facilities, services and great places.
Liveability
"A growing Greater Sydney presents an opportunity to build social and cultural networks and to enhance individual and community health outcomes. Strategic planning will capitalise on local identity, heritage and cultural values, together with easier access to services to foster a more active, resilient and connected society. The changing demographics of neighbourhoods across Greater Sydney will influence local demand for social infrastructure." Source.