Upper South Creek Networks Program

Greater Sydney’s population is forecast to reach 8 million people over the next 40 years, with approximately half of those people expected to be living in the Western Sydney.

We are investing now to transform and integrate our water, wastewater, stormwater and recycled water systems to ensure we can continue to provide safe, reliable and affordable services to customers as the region continues to grow. This will help respond to the effects of climate change and ensure the health and amenity of Greater Sydney’s beautiful waterways.

By 2056, it is estimated 90,000 new dwellings and 250,000 jobs will be in the Upper South Creek Catchment region. The Upper South Creek Catchment will also include innovative precincts focused on advanced manufacturing, technology, research, training and education, freight and logistics, agribusiness and mixed-use development.

To support the growth in the region, Sydney Water is delivering wastewater infrastructure to the Western Sydney. This will ensure a resilient, reliable water supply and protect the environment in the Upper South Creek area surrounding the new Western Sydney International Airport.

The Upper South Creek Networks Program will deliver over 96km of wastewater pipelines and 9 pumping stations to service development within the Upper South Creek precinct and transfer flows to the AWRC.

The Upper South Creek Networks Program is a group of five wastewater infrastructure projects. The five projects are:

• Badgerys Creek Catchment
• South Creek Catchment
• Thompsons Creek Catchment
• Cosgroves & Agribusiness Catchment
• Lowes Creek Catchment

To ensure we are ready to meet future growth and development, we are:

• working with government agencies to meet growth forecasts and ensure we deliver the right services at the right time.
• protecting public health and the environment by ensuring the community can access safe and reliable wastewater services.
• taking steps to minimise any environmental impacts.
• working with the community and stakeholders throughout the project and keep them informed.

To find more information about what is happening in your catchment, please see the updates in the newsfeed below or contact the Community Engagement Team.

More updates will be published as the project progresses.