Birling Development – WillMia

MBM Project Lead

David Madden

Client Name

Cameron Brae Group

Sector

Precincts & Masterplanning

Timeline

2024 - Ongoing

Project Value

Confidential

MBM Project Team

  • David Madden – Director
  • Autumn Lu – Director

Services Provided

MBM has been engaged to provide Cost Management services across key stages of the Birling project.

Our involvement includes:

  • Assisting with cost planning on the precinct & childcare centre and shopping village
  • Meeting attendance and option pricing advices during masterplanning phase

Our aim is to help ensure the project is delivered on budget, in line with stakeholder expectations, and aligned with the broader vision for this key precinct in Western Sydney.

Project Background and Scope

The Birling Development is a large master-planned residential community located in Bringelly, NSW, just 8 km from the future Western Sydney International Airport and near the emerging Bradfield City Centre. The development is being delivered by the Cameron Brae Group and will play a major role in the growth of Sydney’s southwest corridor.

Once complete, Birling will include approximately 2,100 new homes across a mix of lot sizes and housing types. The community is designed with families in mind, offering local parks, sports fields, green open spaces, and essential community infrastructure. Sustainability is also a key focus, with the use of green-blue infrastructure to help manage heat and water while creating a more liveable environment.

Development works have already commenced, with Stages 1 and 2 underway. Planning approvals for Stages 3 to 5 (231 lots) have been submitted, with more stages to follow as part of the broader delivery program.

Project Challenges

  • Large-Scale Master Planning: Managing the cost planning and financial oversight for a large residential community with diverse housing types and infrastructure requirements.
  • Multiple Stages and Phases: Coordinating costs across multiple stages of the development, including ongoing works in Stages 1 and 2 and upcoming stages.
  • Alignment with Stakeholder Expectations: Ensuring that the project remains on budget while meeting the needs of developers, future residents, and the local community.
  • Sustainability Integration: Incorporating green-blue infrastructure for heat and water management while maintaining budget control.
  • Timely and Accurate Financial Reporting: Providing consistent, accurate cost reporting to align with development schedules and stakeholder goals.

MBM Solutions

  • Comprehensive Cost Management: MBM is providing detailed cost planning across key stages of the Birling development, ensuring budget alignment throughout.
  • Cost Planning Support for Key Facilities: Assisted with cost planning for the precinct, childcare centre and shopping village, ensuring these components are delivered within financial constraints.
  • Active Design Development Engagement: Worked closely with the delivery team during the design development phase to provide timely financial feedback and support decisions.
  • Multi-Stage Financial Oversight: Supported cost control through monthly reporting, tender reviews, and continuous engagement throughout the development’s phased delivery.
  • Sustainability Integration: Ensured sustainability features were incorporated effectively, helping to balance environmental goals with cost considerations.