Conclusion

There has been much focus on Sydney’s development and job growth in recent years, such as the Aerotropolis in Western Sydney and Parramatta, while the opportunities south of the airport have been overlooked. It is now time to acknowledge the role of Sydney’s South District in our future city, by investing in the Southern Aerotropolis.

There is latent opportunity to grow the number and diversity of jobs in the Southern Aerotropolis, especially jobs that can leverage the existing high-quality access to the Sydney CBD, the airport and port, the research and innovation opportunities, the skilled workforce and the unrivalled liveability of the south. Building 'River Rail' will help deliver on the promise and opportunity of the south and grow prosperity for Greater Sydney and NSW .

COVID-19 is a transformational moment, raising questions about new possibilities for the planning of cities everywhere. It has invited a redefinition of Greater Sydney. The Southern Aerotropolis has ambition, with diverse economic locations that support wellbeing and resilience. Governance for city-region thinking is as important as investment, as demonstrated by the shared vision and city deal in place for Western Sydney. This type of NSW Government- led coordinated governance and collaboration is required to realise the understated opportunity of the Southern Aerotropolis.

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