Sydney Science Park
Managing the design for a billion-dollar international science and research hub in Western Sydney.
Sydney Science Park is a major project on a 280-hectare rural site in Penrith to build an international centre for scientific research and development in the fields of food, energy and health. Developed by Celestino, the vision for the Park is a mixed-use smart city built around a research, development, education, commercialisation and innovation hub.
It is situated along the route of the future South West Rail Link extension, connecting the existing rail services at Leppington with the area planned for the Western Sydney International Airport and Aerotropolis.
Celestino appointed The APP Group to provide expertise in strategic planning and technical feasibility, as well as lead the design and technical team for the Science Park. The strength of our technical team also included research-based economists to help with planning documentation and lodging. The project also involved approvals management and close liaison with Penrith City Council, NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Transport for NSW, Sydney Water and NSW Office of Water.
The land for the Sydney Science Park was successfully rezoned and Infrastructure Agreements were secured with state and local authorities in 2016.
