First purpose-built electric bus depot is a glimpse into Sydney’s public transport future

A well-connected site at Macquarie Park will become Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot, with the awarding of the contract to build the facility and release of new concept designs.

Sydney’s first purpose-built electric bus depot is an important moment in the transition to battery electric buses as the Minns Labor Government plans a phased switch from the 8000-strong diesel and gas fleet over the next two decades.

Construction of the $145 million depot, funded 50:50 by the NSW and Commonwealth governments, is expected to begin early in the New Year and be operational in 2028.

Subject to final design, the Macquarie Park depot, located alongside the M2 on Talavera Road, will operate about 150 buses that will service areas from the northwest suburbs to Ryde, Parramatta and the lower north shore.

Read the full media release here (PDF, 105.67 KB).