Sydney Airport 20 year Master Plan

[Nigel C]

Holsworthy and surrounds would be too ravenous, wouldn't it?

[Owen H]

There is already an airfield there, and while you would need to do some significant "earth works" I can't see why it wouldn't work (apart from kicking the military out).

At least there isn't anyone there to complain about the noise

[Jethro H]

Originally Posted by Nigel C

It'd be funny (or legally interesting) if they decided to build one to the north or south of Sydney...

Yes it would. I can not find a definition of "Sydney West Airport", but since the Act was written in 1996 I would only assume can only relate to Badgery's Creek as then the government were 100% committed to Badgery's. But I guess little Johnny thought he might loose some seats in Western Sydney which always bring back to the argument that no one (except most of us ) don't want an airport near them.... but they still want the convenience of having one!

So I would guess the lawyers will have fun when they decide on a new airport away from Badgery's Creek who can operate it... or they just change the Act!

[D Chan]

perhaps in 10 years time when engines become even quieter than today it will be possible to dismantle the curfew? it's a long shot having the curfew extended past 11pm will help a lot

[Nigel C]

Two words....political suicide.

[Gerard M]

I just read in my local Hills News paper that Qantas have previously remained silent on which location they preferred for a second airport and have now come out and said that they prefer Richmond. Either way, i can only see it heading the same way as the Hills rail link and all those other great projects that the government so nicely promised to us all, yet they are nowhere to be seen.

[Kurt A]

Australian Government approves Sydney Airport’s master plan

• Australian Government approves 20-year plan to improve passenger experience and increase efficiency at Sydney Airport
• Plan will meet forecast demand of 74 million passengers in 2033
• Ground transport improvements and new integrated terminal precincts will ensure Sydney Airport remains Australia’s premier international gateway

Sydney Airport today welcomed the Australian Government’s approval of its Master Plan 2033. The master plan outlines Sydney Airport’s plan for the operation and development of Australia’s premier airport for the period to 2033 and beyond.

“Sydney Airport is one of Australia’s most important pieces of infrastructure and is a vital economic engine for Sydney, NSW and Australia,” Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer, Kerrie Mather, said.

“The initiatives we outline in the Master Plan 2033 will meet the needs of our customers by delivering a superior passenger experience, improving the efficiency of the airport, enhancing safety and maximising capacity at Sydney Airport.

“The approved master plan will cater to the forecast demand of 74 million passengers in 2033, an increase from the 38 million passengers we handled in 2013.

“The plan includes innovative ground transport solutions developed in collaboration with the NSW Government that will significantly improve access to the airport and road traffic flow around it. We’ve also proposed significant upgrades to our public transport facilities to facilitate more public transport services.

"We’ve already commenced planning work on improving traffic flow and reducing congestion to the airport, including a new road and exit for T1. The remaining ground transport works – including a new one-way ring road for the T2/T3 precinct – are expected to be completed by 2018, with works commencing shortly.

“In addition, we welcome the Australian and NSW governments’ commitment to the construction of WestConnex as a high priority, which will significantly improve access to Sydney Airport from the growth centres of Western Sydney.

“Since our previous master plan was approved in 2009, we’ve been listening to our passengers, airline partners, the aviation industry, government, tourism stakeholders, the business sector and the local community.

“We’ve consulted widely with the community throughout the two-year development of our new master plan, facilitating and attending more than 450 meetings with stakeholders to seek their feedback.

“Our stakeholders have recognised that this far exceeded consultation undertaken for any previous Sydney Airport master plan, with hundreds of people attending our 20 community information sessions in public areas around Sydney Airport.

“Sydney Airport has invested around $2.4 billion since 2002, which has delivered increased service levels, enhanced safety and security, improved environmental outcomes and increased capacity to meet demand.
“According to a study by Deloitte, Sydney Airport generates or facilitates the equivalent of six per cent of NSW’s economic activity and almost 300,000 jobs. This is forecast to increase to over 400,000 jobs by 2033, with each additional A380 service from China contributing an estimated $388 million of GDP and 5,000 jobs.

“The airport is located just eight kilometres from the CBD, and less than 10 kilometres from major tourist attractions including the iconic Sydney Harbour and our beaches. This prime location gives our city and our state a unique advantage when attracting international business and tourism visitors to Australia.

“We look forward to continuing to work with our stakeholders and the community to implement our plans and deliver a superior passenger experience.”

Sydney Airport will finalise details of the Master Plan 2033 with the federal government, before publishing the plan on the airport’s website within 50 business days as outlined in Section 86 of the Airports Act 1996.

-syd airport

[Kent Broadhead]

I can only access the fact sheets. Does anyone have access to the full plan, especially the section on efficient free shuttle services between the two alliance precincts?

[Kurt A]

Originally Posted by Kurt A

Sydney Airport will finalise details of the Master Plan 2033 with the federal government, before publishing the plan on the airport’s website within 50 business days as outlined in Section 86 of the Airports Act 1996.

- syd airport

[Kent Broadhead]

Thanks Kurt. Looking forward to it. Inter-terminal transfers are bad enough currently, although I don't expect them to improve, and certainly not free shuttles like modern service oriented airports