In another milestone towards the delivery of Western Sydney Airport, the last remaining building was cleared from the site today.
This means the 1,780-hectare Badgerys Creek site has been transformed into a construction zone with preparatory works currently under way – ready for early stage earthworks to commence before the end of 2018.
Today also sees the official commencement of work to relocate 3.2 kilometres of an above ground high voltage power line that crosses the site to an underground cable route wholly located within the airport site.
The work is being carried out by TransGrid, the manager and operator of the NSW transmission network.
This project is an Australian first for a 330kV transmission network, using an underground cable to connect two sections of aboveground cable on the same line, says Paul Fletcher, the federal infrastructure minister.
“This is an innovative solution that supports the construction of the airport while maintaining a safe, reliable electricity supply,’’ he said.
“This relocation is critical before the substantial program of works can commence, including moving 22 million cubic metres of earth.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Western Sydney Airport will lead the region’s positive transformation over the next decade, attracting businesses and supporting thousands of jobs,’’ Mr Fletcher said.[/social_quote]
“The Turnbull Government is on track to deliver a world class airport by 2026 that Western Sydney can be proud of.’’
You wait till hundreds of planes are circling the area waiting to land. Then maybe we will realise that it is a complete indictment on the area. Times the amount of helicopters over Campbelltown by a thousand and that is what we will be left with. Peace? They will long be retired in the Eastern suburbs or resting in peace but we won’t.
It seems that the usual suspects are getting the contracts in this project
More air pollution in the area residents never receive any consideration