Digital deal delivers boost to Bradfield innovation ecosystem
The Minns Labor Government is making sure Bradfield will be a fully digital city from day one, equipped to support high-tech industries, institutions, and technologies, after a digital infrastructure partnership was formed with Australian telecommunications company and internet service provider Superloop.
Under the commercial deal, Superloop and partner OneWiFi will deliver critical infrastructure services to support the city as an innovation hub and great place to live and work.
The Minns Labor Government are building better communities by delivering critical supporting infrastructure, including roads, transport, open spaces and digital connectivity.
The City Centre will offer free public Wi-Fi in streets and parks to enhance digital coverage and convenience for residents, workers, students, and visitors.
As part of the deal Superloop will deliver a network of serviced Multi-Function Poles around the city with CCTV cameras, electric bike charging, environmental sensors and banner space for public art, providing both convenience and safety.
The streets of Bradfield will be free of bulky telecommunications cabinetry with the necessary infrastructure hidden in high-quality urban design.
The digital infrastructure will activate the precinct ahead of the development of the first 4.8 hectare mixed-use Superlot that will see homes, a hotel, retail, food and beverage, as well as commercial, research, education and other services at its heart.
This is all part of the Minns Labor Government’s $1.2 billion dollar investment to deliver Bradfield City Centre, with 20,000 new jobs and advanced industries building a stronger future for Western Sydney.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said, “Bradfield is Australia’s first new city in 100 years and this agreement will make sure it has the digital infrastructure required to support future businesses and residents from day one.
“With abundant digital capacity for high-tech industries today and in the future, we’re laying the foundations for 20,000 high value jobs and 10,000 new homes in the new city.
“We need to get the digital capability of Bradfield right for generations to come.”
Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said, “We are working to ensure the new Bradfield City Centre supports its residents with quality infrastructure and technology, so this new Western Sydney community can flourish.
“The Bradfield area stands to create fantastic opportunities for its residents and the people of Western Sydney, particularly as we draw closer to the opening of the new Western Sydney Airport.
“Ensuring the residents of this new city are digitally connected from day one is part of our broader commitment to build better communities for the people of Western Sydney.”
Superloop CEO Paul Tyler said, “It’s fitting that one of Australia’s fastest growing internet providers has been tapped to enable one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.
“We share an ambition to create an intelligent, connected community that benefits from high-speed internet that opens up opportunities and unlocks a better quality of life.
“Designing equitable, high speed, reliable network solutions with capacity to scale is core to our DNA and our wholesale roots. Partnering with the Bradfield Development Authority now means Superloop can build a future-ready network for the community that serves as a springboard for innovation and growth.
“We’re thrilled that Superloop has been chosen to set this once in a generation new city up to thrive. It’s a fantastic endorsement of the Superloop network, and we can’t wait to see the people of Bradfield enjoying truly great internet.”