SBS to build western Sydney studio; HQ move too costly

SBS has received $5.9 million from the federal government to build production studios in Western Sydney, although it will remain headquartered in Artarmon, in Sydney’s North, after a planned move was canned.

The government announced the funding on Sunday, saying the new studio – which will feature a TV studio able to host live audiences, radio and podcasting booths, and production areas – “delivers on the government’s commitment to boost the region’s arts and culture infrastructure, to improve equity of access to and participation in the arts, and brings to life the SBS vision for expanding its studios to western Sydney”.

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the studios will create local jobs for “highly skilled, qualified and culturally diverse workers”.