Work is about to start on the runway at Western Sydney International Airport, while tomorrow night’s budget includes $77.5 million for the business case of the Glenfield-Leppington-airport metro.
While there is not much detail regarding the stage two metro funding, the federal Government had plenty to say about the 3.7 kilometre international runway, including that it will be an impressive construction and technological feat that will put Western Sydney Airport on the map.
Minister for finance Simon Birmingham said the runway will be an impressive construction and technological feat that will put Western Sydney Airport on the map.
“Around 3,000 LED aeronautical ground lights will be used to line the runways and taxiways, as well as 90 kilometres of power and fibre optic cabling to power it,” says finance minister Simon Birmingham.
“The rapid-exit taxiways will ensure WSA runs efficiently while allowing more traffic through the airport and giving travellers more peace of mind when heading off to their destination or returning home.
“More than 40 kilometres of airside roads will also be constructed, allowing multiple access points and manoeuvrability around the runway,’’ he said.
Huge economic growth and jobs activity are taking off as construction ramps up at the new airport, four years from completion.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new airport was already having a major impact on the region, and there was plenty more job creation and economic benefits to come.
“Our government is delivering record investment in infrastructure in Western Sydney and Australia, creating much-needed jobs, new investment and economic growth,” the Prime Minister said.
“It is only because of the actions of our government that the Western Sydney Airport is being built.
“This project will change Western Sydney for generations to come, opening up new careers and opportunities well into the future with around 11,000 jobs expected to be supported over the course of construction of the airport, and tens of thousands more to be created once it opens in late 2026.
“Our government is backing this project and the people of Western Sydney, as part of our plan for a stronger future for Australia.”
Minister for communications, urban infrastructure, cities and the arts Paul Fletcher said the $5.3 billion Commonwealth-funded airport was rapidly taking shape, with the entire project now 30 per cent complete.
“A significant amount of work has already been undertaken on this once-in-a-generation project, with more than 23 million cubic metres of earth having been moved, with construction now ready to commence on the 3.7 kilometre runway,” Mr Fletcher said.
“Once complete, this state-of-the-art airport will be capable of receiving the world’s largest passenger aircraft, positioning Western Sydney as an international gateway and providing a significant economic boost to the region.”
