Western Sydney Airport Line designs revealed

A first look at the designs for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport by Hassell has been revealed, offering the public a glimpse of the city-shaping infrastructure project set to transform the Western Sydney region.

Bradfield

In collaboration with First Nations cultural research and design practice Djinjama, the design process is led by Dharug Country narratives, honouring the cultural significance of the land it traverses. Stories of the Wianamatta region inform the overarching design concept, ‘carved earth connected to big sky’ — reflecting a landscape where vast skies meet earth and seasonal creeks carve the land.

Luddenham

Monumental in scope, the project includes six new stations and precincts, and a maintenance and operations depot, all connected by a 23-kilometre corridor of newly restored Cumberland Plain landscape. The comprehensive approach by Hassell integrates urban design, landscape architecture, architecture and interior design, setting a new benchmark for Sydney’s transport network and exceeding expectations for delivering places for communities to use and enjoy.

Orchard Hills

Our approach goes beyond technical design excellence; we are creating spaces that reflect and respect the cultural heritage of Dharug Country. By balancing international expertise with a profound respect for and engagement with Country, the new network will reflect the spirit of Wianamatta, the Cumberland Plain and the broader Western Sydney region.

Glenn Scott, Hassell Principal in Charge

The designs, now revealed for community consultation, include metro stations at St Marys, Orchard Hills, Luddenham and Bradfield, the Stabling and Maintenance Facility, and the Corridor Landscape Master Plan.

Stabling
Stabling

The designs, now revealed for community consultation, include metro stations at St Marys, Orchard Hills, Luddenham and Bradfield, the Stabling and Maintenance Facility, and the Corridor Landscape Master Plan.

With significant construction on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line having begun in late 2022, the project recently reached a major milestone with the completion of 9.8 kilometres of tunnelling in June 2024. Current efforts are focused on fitting out the tunnels and constructing six new stations along the 23-kilometre route, bringing the vision of a connected, culturally resonant transport network closer to reality.

St Marys

Landscape Architect: Hassell
Images Credit: Hassell

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