Industry sectors

Sydney and the State of New South Wales (NSW) offer a vibrant choice for infrastructure and construction business and investment.

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With Australia’s largest economy, NSW is an attractive location to build your business in the Asia Pacific.

Our stable political environment, resilient economy and skilled workforce make NSW the ideal choice for those planning on long-term success.

Big and growing bigger

Construction and infrastructure is a significant element of NSW’s economy.

In 2009-10, the NSW construction sector was estimated to contribute $A24.5 billion, or 7.5 per cent of total industry value added for NSW.

It also employed an average of 292,600 people, 8.5 per cent of the State’s total workforce.

Construction activity in NSW is expected to grow significantly in the coming decade.

Access Economics predicts construction, currently ranked fourth in NSW in terms of industry value added behind finance, manufacturing and professional, scientific and technical services, will grow to become second in 2020.

Depth of capability

NSW has the highest concentration of Australia’s construction and infrastructure companies and across-the-board manufacturing capabilities.

Furthermore, we offer the largest number of professional services firms, a deep pool of skilled workers, Australia's bulk of architecture and building related university students, and a streamlined planning system.

Not to mention a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.

Government projects

The NSW Government will invest $62.2 billion in infrastructure projects to 2013-14. This investment will address all aspects of infrastructure and provide opportunities for NSW companies offering design, construction, engineering, project management, legal and financial services.

Strong immigration and a growing population in NSW will continue to drive demand for housing, infrastructure, retail premises and commercial buildings.