Western Sydney to Host AUD 66M Renewable Hub Backed by NSW Government

The New South Wales (NSW) Government has confirmed a major investment to accelerate the state’s clean energy industry, announcing funding for a new renewable manufacturing hub in Blacktown, Western Sydney. According to the NSW Government, the state will provide AUD 28 million, while Australian-owned steel recycler Sell & Parker will contribute AUD 38 million, bringing the total investment to AUD 66 million.

It is understood that the new hub will manufacture critical components for Australia’s energy transition. The facility is expected to produce up to 780 turbine anchors annually for wind farms, thousands of torque tubes and brackets for solar projects, and 200 monopoles for transmission networks. Once operational, the site is projected to deliver 46,000 tonnes of steel each year and create 143 long-term jobs.

According to information released by the NSW Government, the investment forms part of the AUD 480 million Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, which is designed to help local companies expand renewable supply chains and develop low-carbon products. Sell & Parker, with more than six decades of experience in steel recycling and manufacturing, will operate the facility as an extension of its existing operations in Smithfield.

Government officials described the hub as an important step in strengthening Western Sydney’s role in the renewable economy. “This new Renewables Manufacturing Hub is a perfect example of the way NSW is building the industries of the future right here at home,” said Penny Sharpe, NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Simon Preston, Group General Manager at Sell & Parker, added that the project will allow more renewable developments to be supplied with “Aussie steel made right here in Western Sydney.”

Industry analysts noted that the initiative reflects a broader trend of reducing reliance on imported renewable infrastructure. They emphasized that expanding domestic manufacturing is vital for securing jobs and ensuring supply chain resilience as Australia works toward its 2050 net-zero target. Similar strategies are emerging internationally, with governments increasingly linking climate action to industrial growth.

The Blacktown facility is expected to become a cornerstone of NSW’s renewable energy supply chain, supporting regional employment while advancing the state’s long-term decarbonization goals.

Source: NSW Government