SBS has a shortlist from proposals received in response to its recent Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) process toward the future location of a new production hub and talent incubator in Western Sydney. The shortlisted proponents now participate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) stage.

The EOI process attracted a range of high-quality submissions from across Western Sydney which were then assessed against SBS’s functional and strategic requirements, including the ability to support a state-of-the-art television, digital, and audio production facility.

SBS Chief Technology Officer Darren Farnham said:

“We’re incredibly encouraged by the calibre of responses received and the shared vision for building a truly distinctive and impactful SBS presence in Western Sydney. This next stage brings us closer to creating a production hub that will amplify First Nations and multilingual voices, support new content partnerships, and foster the next generation of diverse media talent.”

A preferred location will be selected in late 2025, subject to the outcomes of the RFP stage and various approval processes. This then supports the submission of a detailed business case to the Australian Government later this year as part of the project funding consideration process.

More information on the SBS Western Sydney Production Hub project can be found here