The new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has hit another major milestone with construction now underway on the world-class passenger terminal.
\nPrime Minister Scott Morrison said today\u2019s announcement marked a significant step in this once-in-a-generation, city-shaping infrastructure project for Western Sydney, and Australia.
\n\u201cThe delivery of the Western Sydney International Airport proves once again our Government\u2019s ability to get things done,\u201d the Prime Minister said.
\n\u201cWe have made this happen. It is already delivering major benefits for Western Sydney, as we knew it would, and it only gets better from here.
\n\u201cThe Coalition will continue to invest in job-creating infrastructure that drives investment and secures Australia\u2019s economic recovery.
\n\u201cOur total $14 billion investment in the airport and transport links is transforming this powerhouse region, attracting investment and supporting jobs for generations to come.
\n\u201cAround 11,000 jobs will be supported during construction alone, and currently around one in two workers are from right here in Western Sydney, driving income and opportunity for families across the region.
\n\u201cTens of thousands more jobs will be created when the airport is up and running in 2026, and millions of travellers are arriving into Sydney\u2019s newest airport every year.
\n\u201cThe airport will also play a crucial role in the nation\u2019s aviation future, delivering dynamic global connections for the region and opening up even further possibilities for new routes and services.\u201d
\nMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher said construction on one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia was now around one quarter complete.
\n\u201cDespite the challenges of the global pandemic, work has continued to progress with nearly 22 million cubic metres of earth now moved to date across the site \u2013 which is about three times bigger than the Sydney CBD \u2013 and the airport on track to open in late 2026,\u201d Minister Fletcher said.
\n\u201cToday we announce another important milestone has been reached, with work now underway on the new state-of-the-art integrated passenger terminal, which will have the capacity to handle up to 10 million passengers a year once open.
\n\u201cWith this unique opportunity to build an airport from the ground up, we are able to roll out cutting-edge technology to make the passenger experience smoother and easier than at existing airports, and the security systems more effective but less intrusive.
\n\u201cThe new airport will not only be a state-of-the art piece of infrastructure but is an integral element of the surrounding aerotropolis and the broader Western Parkland city.
\n\u201cIn its own right, Western Sydney would be Australia\u2019s fourth largest city and third largest economy, which is why the Morrison Government has committed $14 billion to the airport and vital metro rail and road links that will transform the region.\u201d
\nMinister for Finance Simon Birmingham said construction of Western Sydney International\u2019s world-leading innovative domestic and international airport had fastened its seatbelt and was ready for take-off.
\n\u201cOne of Australia\u2019s largest infrastructure projects is now visibly taking shape and is delivering long-term jobs and economic benefits to Western Sydney,\u201d Minister Birmingham said.
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\n\u201cEconomic stimulus and job creation in Western Sydney is critical right now. Start of construction on the world-class terminal will see more jobs begin to flow in the coming months.
\n\u201cActing to build a second Sydney airport has been in the too hard basket for many years but our government is delivering this critical piece of infrastructure that will lift productivity and growth for decades to come.\u201d
\nFederal Member for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh welcomed the airport exceeding its local employment targets, saying the project would continue to create local jobs, for local people.
\n\u201cOver $100 million has already been injected into businesses in Western Sydney, supercharging our local economy,\u201d Ms McIntosh said.
\n\u201cThe airport will continue to provide more opportunities for local small businesses, opening up new markets and opportunities across Australia and beyond.
\n\u201cThis will drive more job creation for generations, particularly in the emerging industries recognising Western Sydney is at the forefront of fields including advanced manufacturing, research, and space, as a result of the Morrison Government\u2019s investment.\u201d
\nNew South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said the airport would boost economic activity and provide employment opportunities for the Western Sydney region.
\n\u201cThis new airport integrates with our vision for Western Sydney and the future of how people will live, work and travel,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
\n\u201cIt means jobs for Western Sydney and will create new, convenient travel options for those who live in our west.\u201d
\nThe contract for the airside pavements package, which will include the 3.7-kilometre runway and rapid-exit taxiways, was awarded in September, with construction due to begin next year. Bulk earthworks are around 75 per cent complete.
\nIn addition to the $5.3 billion investment in Western Sydney International, the Morrison Government has committed another $9 billion for the vital rail and road links that will transform the Western Sydney region.
\nThis includes the $3.5 billion investment to deliver new major road infrastructure and upgrades under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan and $5.25 billion towards the first stage of the Sydney Metro \u2013 Western Sydney Airport rail link.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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