Major new mixed-use project to benefit community and local businesses

Aeria Management Group (AMG) is developing a new mixed-use project at Bankstown Airport to support the community, families, airport operators and local businesses.

The Birdwood Road Mixed-Use Project Major Development Plan (MDP) – which was approved by the Commonwealth Government in September 2025 – will provide essential services for the people of South-West Sydney and generate economic and employment growth, including:

  • A new childcare centre with 120 places
  • Retail shops
  • Flexible offices
  • Small- to medium-scale warehouses.

 

What will the development offer?

The development will be on vacant commercial land on the northern periphery of the airport precinct, between Birdwood Road and Link Road.

The site will be divided into two sections:

  1. Community and business services (access via Birdwood Rd): Including a new childcare centre, shops and offices, such as new health facilities, professional services and aviation-related businesses
  2. Small- to medium-scale warehouses (access via Link Rd): Supporting local businesses, trades and aviation-related operations.

The project will feature more than 200 car/vehicle parking spaces, substantial landscaping and greenery and new and extended footpaths and cycleways to encourage active transport.

What benefits will it bring?

The project will cater for the growing needs of residents and businesses in Canterbury-Bankstown and South-West Sydney and deliver long-term benefits, including:

  • Economic growth: Project will contribute $45 million to the NSW economy during construction and $110 million a year once operational (90% within the City of Canterbury Bankstown)
  • Employment growth: Project will support 250 full-time jobs during construction and 500 full-time jobs once operational (90% within the City of Canterbury Bankstown)
  • Essential services: A high-quality childcare centre, retail shops and services, such as health facilities (eg: radiology, pathology and physiotherapy), food and drink outlets and professional services (eg: aviation-support businesses, accountants, lawyers, financial planners and real estate offices)
  • Business opportunities: Flexible offices and warehouses to support local businesses, trades and aviation-related operations
  • Sustainability initiatives: Including on-site solar energy, water recycling, energy-efficient lighting and hot water and new and enhanced footpaths and cycleways.

When will it be built?

Construction is expected to commence in mid-2026 and take about 12-18 months to complete.

Detailed design, construction and environmental management plans will be subject to approval by the Government appointed Airport Building Controller.

AMG will continue to consult with the local community during the design and construction process to minimise any impacts.

Consultation and approval

The MDP was approved after AMG’s extensive engagement and consultation with airport operators, industry bodies, government authorities and the broader community, including a public exhibition period from March 2025 to June 2025.

AMG held multiple community engagement and consultation events and opportunities during the public exhibition period, including pop-up information stalls and information sessions, community newsletters, briefings to local community groups and doorknocking of homes near the proposed development site.

In approving the MDP, in September 2025, Minister Catherine King paid tribute to “the contribution Bankstown Airport makes to the economy and transport infrastructure of New South Wales”.

Leasing opportunities

The development, in the growth area of South-West Sydney, presents first-class and diverse leasing opportunities for a range of businesses and essential care providers.

For this or any other leasing opportunity at Bankstown Airport, please visit www.aeria.co/leasing or contact AMG Development Manager James Caputo (james.caputo@aeria.co).

MDP documents

The MDP is available to view via the links below. Copies of the MDP are also available for inspection and purchase during office hours at:
Aeria Management Group
16A Airport Avenue
Bankstown Aerodrome NSW 2200

For more information, please email MDPfeedback@aeria.co or call (02) 8709 9466.

Aeria Management Group respectfully acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, and Gundungurra Peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Country where Aeria and our airports are located, and their connections to land, water and sky. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.