Building Western Sydney Together: Connecting Industry, Suppliers and Opportunities

Keynote Presentation
Transport for NSW Industry Update: Western Sydney Pipeline and Supplier Opportunities

An overview of the upcoming Transport for NSW project pipeline in Western Sydney, including the scale of investment, where opportunities sit across the supply chain, and how businesses can engage. The session will also highlight support available to help suppliers, including SMEs and diverse businesses, build capability and participate in major infrastructure delivery.

Speaker: Senior Representative from Transport for NSW

Panel Discussion

Inside the Supply Chain: Practical Steps to Engage with Major Infrastructure Projects

Industry leaders share practical insights on how businesses can successfully engage with major infrastructure contractors. The discussion will explore procurement expectations, supplier readiness, and strategies for building long-term relationships within major project supply chains.

Speakers

• Adam Alfonsi, Senior Procurement Manager - NSW/ACT, BMD Group
• Sally-ann Eather, Executive Manager, Eather Group
• Nicola Lester, Business Development Manager, Enviromesh

Facilitated by Martin O’Connell, Founder and Managing Director, ECORR

Panel Discussion
From Land Release to Development: Delivering Growth in Western Sydney

This panel will examine what happens once land is unlocked for development in Western Sydney. Industry leaders will discuss the realities of bringing projects forward including planning, infrastructure coordination, market conditions, and the challenges of delivering new communities at scale.

Speakers

• Senior Representative from Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)
• Matthew Mikhail, Founder and Director, INGENIUS
• Western Sydney Developer (TBC)

Facilitated by Martin O’Connell, Founder and Managing Director, ECORR

Date & Time:
Thursday 26 March 2026
2.00pm - 5.00pm

Location:
West HQ (former Rooty Hill RSL)
33 Railway St, Rooty Hill NSW 2766

Event Format:

• Registration from 1.30pm
• Welcome and Presentations from 2.00pm
• Networking and Drinks from 3.30pm

A. Construction Connect & Category Members
1-2 Complimentary Ticket Per Member
Refer to your benefits or Learn More
B. Connection Member Tickets
$140.00 (+GST = $154.00)
B. Non Members
$190.00 (+GST = $209.00)

This event is delivered under our Construction Connect Program and sits outside our standard membership offering.
However, all Connection members are entitled to access the exclusive member rate. Please contact events@wsbc.org.au or call 0420 718 441 for more information.

This event is open to professionals from all industries who are seeking to understand the region’s growth trajectory, explore collaboration opportunities and connect directly with decision makers.

Whether you are a contractor, consultant, supplier, service provider, training organisation or business supporting the construction ecosystem, the event offers valuable insight and meaningful networking.

Construction Connect is a dedicated construction industry networking group within the Western Sydney Business Connection, drawing on more than 38 years of regional business engagement.

It brings together builders, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to collaborate, share knowledge and create new opportunities. With Western Sydney undergoing significant building and infrastructure growth, the group connects key industry players to build partnerships, address sector challenges and strengthen their market position.

The 12 month membership program provides consistent engagement, increased visibility and direct access to decision makers shaping the region’s built environment.

It is suited to:

• Subcontractors and consultants seeking greater exposure to key buyers
• Developers, civil contractors and suppliers wanting access to Tier 1 and Tier 2 networks
• SMEs looking for structured connections across government and private infrastructure
• Professionals who prefer ongoing access rather than purchasing individual event tickets