Western Sydney Airport’s visitor centre will give the community the chance to watch the airport come to life right before their eyes.
The use of digital and augmented reality technologies will give visitors an immersive experience.
“We want the public to be a part of the journey and discover the airport’s story, particularly the benefits it will bring to the region in terms of jobs and opportunities,” says Western Sydney Airport chief executive Graham Millett.
“Floor-to-ceiling glass panels will offer a first class view of the airport construction area from the visitor centre.
“Augmented reality will allow visitors to see exactly where the runway and terminals will be built and what they will look like from the vantage point of the visitor centre.”
Community and school groups as well as local and international visitors and members of the public will enjoy free access.
The contract to design and build the facility in time to open midway through next year was awarded to Australian construction firm Watpac.
Construction of the visitor centre is due to begin next month, while work to build the airport began last month with passenger and freight services due to commence in late 2026.
Design concepts – pictured left and above – were released earlier today by WSA Co and the federal government.
“It’s exciting to think that some of the students who experience the visitor centre on school excursions will one day be in a job created by the airport,” Mr Millett said.
“Western Sydney Airport will support tens of thousands of jobs in the region, including high-value jobs in sectors such as aviation, defence and medicine.
“We’re doing much more than building an airport, we’re the catalyst for new opportunities in Western Sydney, and the visitor centre means the community can be a part of it from the start.”
Western Sydney Airport’s local jobs targets mean that at least 30 per cent of jobs generated in construction will go to Western Sydney locals, increasing to at least 50 per cent when the airport is fully operational.
