The Albanese Government is continuing to invest in the nation's future as an agritech powerhouse, investing $16.7 million into the Western Sydney University's Agri Tech Precinct.
Once complete, the precinct will be a world-leading hub of research, innovation, incubation and production, working to advance sustainable and resilient food systems.
It will create new education pathways for future students as well as collaborative opportunities with other agricultural institutions.
The approximately $30 million project is jointly funded with Western Sydney University, and is an election commitment being delivered under the Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
Western Sydney University has estimated the construction phase will create 150 direct jobs and up to an additional 240 jobs in the precinct's day-to-day operations.
Delivered in two stages, the Commonwealth's contribution is for stage 1 of the roughly 50-hectare precinct on the Hawkesbury campus.
Planning for the precinct is well underway with construction due to commence in April 2025, and stage 1 of the precinct expected to open to students from late 2025 with Stage 2 to follow.
