The dream is becoming a reality. The Astra Aerolab work site is live – front access points have been built and stage one construction has commenced. See how we are translating the vision of a remarkable and unique facility into the built form.

A clear vision has been developed to shape and align all phases of the Astra Aerolab development, from concept and design to development. This video explains the vision that will create an uplifting, world-class place focused on aerospace-based innovation.

On Tuesday 14 May 2019, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro turned the first sod of soil at the Astra Aerolab site, marking the ceremonial commencement of early works. This coincided with the signing of a Heads of Agreement with major defence contractor, BAE Systems Australia.

As part of preliminary works, experts in biobanking, ecology and environmental management were consulted. Wildlife is carefully and considerately managed and Anderson Environmental and Planning has been engaged to ensure mammals and reptiles are safely relocated from the site before works commence. This video shows the catch and release process.    

The Astra Aerolab site sits on the traditional lands of the Worimi people. We acknowledge and celebrate their culture and the historical links to the land and an Aboriginal Keeping Place will remain undisturbed on the land. Community Collections with archaeologists, Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Nur-run-gee Pty Ltd and Mur-roo-ma Inc. have occurred prior […]

Site preparation works will commence in late March 2019 and will include the completion of heritage and environmental clearance, vegetation clearing, clean up of dumped waste and rubbish, construction of an access track and access track maintenance. Stage one works will commence in early 2020 and will include: – Construction of a 0.7 kilometre road to […]