Western Sydney Airport draft plan released

Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Warren Truss, today released the Airport Plan draft for the proposed Western Sydney Airport.

“The new airport will create tens of thousands of jobs for the people of Western Sydney through the construction phase and during operations,” Truss said.

“The Australian government is committed to a robust assessment of environmental, social and economic impacts to ensure the proposed airport can deliver the best outcomes for the Western Sydney community.

Western Sydney Airport will be a full-service international airport to facilitate business and tourism activities in the region.  

Construction of the new airport could begin next year, with operations commencing in mid-2020.

“The draft Airport Plan and the draft EIS have been released together today to ensure that all issues surrounding the airport development can be considered simultaneously,” he said.

“I encourage interested members of the community to make a submission on the draft Airport Plan and the draft EIS. Following the 60-day consultation period, the Airport Plan and EIS will be finalised, taking account of submissions received.”

Western Sydney's population is set to increase from two million to three million people over the next 20 years.

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