SBS Production Hub in Western Sydney
For 50 years SBS has been telling stories that inform, inspire, entertain and authentically reflect diverse people and communities across Australia.
As we look to the network’s future, we are excited to be expanding our production facilities to Western Sydney and to be part of the region’s own great growth story.
The Australian Government has provided SBS with funding to develop a Western Sydney production hub and talent incubator.
The hub will become a home for increased SBS programming, including news and current affairs, multilingual audio services and screen content. It will provide local communities with improved access to SBS jobs and education pathways and greater opportunities to connect with one of the world’s most diverse media organisations.
For 50 years SBS has been telling stories that inform, inspire, entertain and authentically reflect diverse people and communities across Australia.
As we look to the network’s future, we are excited to be expanding our production facilities to Western Sydney and to be part of the region’s own great growth story.
The Australian Government has provided SBS with funding to develop a Western Sydney production hub and talent incubator.
The hub will become a home for increased SBS programming, including news and current affairs, multilingual audio services and screen content. It will provide local communities with improved access to SBS jobs and education pathways and greater opportunities to connect with one of the world’s most diverse media organisations.
23 July - Next stage of location search process now underway
SBS progresses plans for new Western Sydney Production Hub
Following a strong response to its recent Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) process, SBS has shortlisted a number of proposals received in response to that EOI and launched the next phase of the project to establish a new production hub and talent incubator in Western Sydney.
The next stage involves consideration of leasing and purchase options and gives shortlisted proponents the opportunity to submit more detailed proposals for a location that can support SBS’s vision for a future-focused, world-class media facility. This marks a major milestone in the development of the hub, which will expand SBS’s production capacity, create local jobs and training opportunities, and strengthen community engagement in one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions.
The outcomes of these processes will directly inform the selection of a preferred site, which SBS expects to confirm by late 2025. This decision will form a critical input into the business case which will be provided to the Australian Government at the end of this year for funding consideration.
Stay tuned to this page for updates as the project progresses through this exciting next phase.
Project update: Expression of Interest for production hub location search now closed
EOI closed 2pm AEST 28 May 2025
SBS is pleased to have issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for the future location of its planned new SBS production hub and talent incubator in Western Sydney.
We have sought proposals for a premises for a Western Sydney Production Hub that can support a best-in-class television, digital and audio production facility with the space, infrastructure, environment, accessibility, and amenity needed to foster the next era of SBS’s news and media excellence and contribute to the growth of the region’s creative economy.
The EOI opened on 7 May 2025, on AusTender and closed at 2:00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Wednesday 28 May 2025. The EOI was available at the AusTender site at https://www.tenders.gov.au/
The Approach to Market ID (ATM ) for this EOI was: SBSWesternSydney25
SBS hosted two Technical Q&A sessions on 13 May and 14 May.
The presentation and full transcripts of each session are available for download below.
SBS Expressions of Interest Technical Q&A session presentation
Session 1, Tuesday 13 May, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Session 2, Wednesday 14 May, 10:00am – 11:00am
Addendum 2: Published 16 May 2025 Questions and Answers
Addendum 3: Published 20 May 2025 Questions and Answers
All questions or enquiries in relation to the EOI should be referred to:
SBS Western Sydney Project Director Simon Hayes
Email: sbswesternsydney@sbs.com.au
Read the SBS Western Sydney Production Hub location search EOI announcement here.
SBS hosted a project introduction briefing on 16 April 2025. You can access the presentation and full transcript of key presenters’ speeches and the Q&A session via the links below.
SBS Production Hub in Western Sydney stakeholder information session presentation 16 April 2025
Transcript of key presenters’ speeches and Q & A session
Please see contacts at the bottom of this page for any queries.
Current project update
23 July - Next stage of location search process now underway
SBS progresses plans for new Western Sydney Production Hub
Following a strong response to its recent Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) process, SBS has shortlisted a number of proposals received in response to that EOI and launched the next phase of the project to establish a new production hub and talent incubator in Western Sydney.
The next stage involves consideration of leasing and purchase options and gives shortlisted proponents the opportunity to submit more detailed proposals for a location that can support SBS’s vision for a future-focused, world-class media facility. This marks a major milestone in the development of the hub, which will expand SBS’s production capacity, create local jobs and training opportunities, and strengthen community engagement in one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions.
The outcomes of these processes will directly inform the selection of a preferred site, which SBS expects to confirm by late 2025. This decision will form a critical input into the business case which will be provided to the Australian Government at the end of this year for funding consideration.
Stay tuned to this page for updates as the project progresses through this exciting next phase.
Past project update
Project update: Expression of Interest for production hub location search now closed
EOI closed 2pm AEST 28 May 2025
SBS is pleased to have issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for the future location of its planned new SBS production hub and talent incubator in Western Sydney.
We have sought proposals for a premises for a Western Sydney Production Hub that can support a best-in-class television, digital and audio production facility with the space, infrastructure, environment, accessibility, and amenity needed to foster the next era of SBS’s news and media excellence and contribute to the growth of the region’s creative economy.
The EOI opened on 7 May 2025, on AusTender and closed at 2:00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Wednesday 28 May 2025. The EOI was available at the AusTender site at https://www.tenders.gov.au/
The Approach to Market ID (ATM ) for this EOI was: SBSWesternSydney25
SBS hosted two Technical Q&A sessions on 13 May and 14 May.
The presentation and full transcripts of each session are available for download below.
SBS Expressions of Interest Technical Q&A session presentation
Session 1, Tuesday 13 May, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Session 2, Wednesday 14 May, 10:00am – 11:00am
Addendum 2: Published 16 May 2025 Questions and Answers
Addendum 3: Published 20 May 2025 Questions and Answer
All questions or enquiries in relation to the EOI should be referred to:
SBS Western Sydney Project Director Simon Hayes
Email: sbswesternsydney@sbs.com.au
Read the SBS Western Sydney Production Hub location search EOI announcement here.
SBS hosted a project introduction briefing on 16 April 2025. You can access the presentation and full transcript of key presenters’ speeches and the Q&A session via the links below.
SBS Production Hub in Western Sydney presentation
Transcript of key presenters’ speeches and Q & A session
Please see contacts at the bottom of this page for any queries.
Key features of the new SBS Production Hub
New SBS hub for news, current affairs, multilingual audio services and screen content
A place for SBS to collaborate with creatives, community and educators
TV studio able to host live audiences during production of SBS shows
Radio/podcasting booths for multilingual news and content and audience participation
Edit suites and technical spaces featuring the latest technology
Spaces for talent incubation to support the latest media-making innovations
Key features of the new
SBS Production Hub
New SBS hub for news, current affairs, multilingual audio services and screen content
A place for SBS to collaborate with creatives, community and educators
TV studio able to host live audiences during production of SBS shows
Radio/podcasting booths for multilingual news and content and audience participation
Edit suites and technical spaces featuring the latest technology
Spaces for talent incubation to support the latest media-making innovations
Creating more content for Australian audiences
360 hours per year of new Australian screen content available to audiences anywhere, anytime
1440 hours per year of original audio and podcast content, with a big focus on multilingual programs
Creating more content for Australian audiences
360 hours per year of new Australian screen content available to audiences anywhere, anytime
1440 hours per year of original audio and podcast content, with a big focus on multilingual programs
Project Phases
SBS is developing a detailed business case including designs, technical specifications unique to media, and full project costs for the new SBS Production Hub. This will include a competitive tender to find a suitable location to host our new facility.
We are planning an extensive community engagement program that reflects our aspirations for the new hub to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for the Western Sydney community and SBS. We will work with stakeholders across a range of sectors, including community groups, creatives, educators and others to explore opportunities as the project progresses.
There will be a project kick-off briefing in April at SBS’s studios in Artarmon.
Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
Announcement, funding and
project set-up
On 8 Dec 2024, the Minister for Communications announced $5.9 million for scoping a new SBS production facility in Western Sydney and SBS established the project team.
16 April 2025
Project introduction
Kick-off briefing at SBS’s Artarmon studios to hear more about the project, upcoming location selection process and how to be involved.
May 2025
Expression of Interest (EOI) for site
SBS will issue a request for potential locations via an open, competitive EOI. We will share more about our requirements and all parties will have the opportunity to present options.
Mid to late 2025
Request for Proposal (RFP)
SBS will short-list suitable locations and then commence a detailed and competitive RFP and negotiation process to determine a preferred location.
Mid to late 2025
Community engagement
The site is one element of the business case. In addition, we will work with Western Sydney stakeholders across a range of sectors to explore complementary project opportunities.
Early 2026 - May 2026
Submission of business case
A detailed business case for the SBS Production Hub will be submitted to the Australian Government for funding assessment.
Project phases
SBS is developing a detailed business case including designs, technical specifications unique to media, and full project costs for the new SBS Production Hub. This will include a competitive tender to find a suitable location to host our new facility.
We are planning an extensive community engagement program that reflects our aspirations for the new hub to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for the Western Sydney community and SBS. We will work with stakeholders across a range of sectors, including community groups, creatives, educators and others to explore opportunities as the project progresses.
There will be a project kick-off briefing in April at SBS’s studios in Artarmon.
Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
Announcement, funding and project set-up
On 8 Dec 2024, the Minister for Communications announced $5.9 million for scoping a new SBS production facility in Western Sydney and SBS established the project team.
16 April 2025
Project introduction
Kick-off briefing at SBS’s Artarmon studios to hear more about the project, upcoming location selection process and how to be involved.
May 2025
Expression of Interest (EOI) for site
SBS will issue a request for potential locations via an open, competitive EOI. We will share more about our requirements and all parties will have the opportunity to present options.
Mid to late 2025
Request for Proposal
(RFP)
SBS will short-list suitable locations and then commence a detailed and competitive RFP and negotiation process to determine a preferred location.
Mid to late 2025
Community engagement
The site is one element of the business case. In addition, we will work with Western Sydney stakeholders across a range of sectors to explore complementary project opportunities.
Early 2026 - May 2026
Submission of business case
A detailed business case for the SBS Production Hub will be submitted to the Australian Government for funding assessment.
Next steps
Jun 2026 - late 2028
Approvals, build and commission
Subject to Federal Budget approvals, the project is expected to be considered by the Parliamentary Public Works Committee before moving to the construction/fit-out phase.
Next steps
Jun 2026 - late 2028
Approvals, build and commission
Subject to Federal Budget approvals, the project is expected to be considered by the Parliamentary Public Works Committee before moving to the construction/fit-out phase.
Contact us
If you have any questions or enquiries please email sbswesternsydney@sbs.com.au
Contact us
If you have any questions or enquiries please email sbswesternsydney@sbs.com.au