NSW Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Mike Baird turned the first sod on two major projects in Western Sydney that will generate hundreds of additional jobs for the booming region.

A new $32 million Lindt chocolate factory, office and warehouse will be built at Marsden Park creating 150 jobs during construction, and 325 full time jobs once completed.

The Premier also turned the first sod at Masters' Penrith store - one of four new outlets expected to create over 2,000 jobs across Western Sydney.

More companies are calling Western Sydney home because of the skills of its workforce and our delivery of vital infrastructure.