western Sydney airport & M12 14 04 2024
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- Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) as the countdown to its opening passes 1,000 days.
Business groups have called for cheaper road solutions to ensure the new airport has ground connectivity when it opens in 2026, while also expressing worries on the progress of the Bradfield “aerotropolis” that will provide homes and businesses near WSI.
As reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Property Council of Australia has called on the Government to ditch “gold-plated” road infrastructure around the airport, with western Sydney director Ross Grove saying additions like cycleways and footpaths should be scrapped.
Federal Transport and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King turned the first sod on the airport’s business precinct on Wednesday alongside WSI CEO Simon Hickey and Charter Hall Industrial & Logistics CEO Richard Stacker.
Speaking to Mark Levy 2GB, Minister King described the airport as “73 per cent complete”, including the terminal buildings and runways, and pointed to the draft Master Plan for Bradfield City Centre released earlier this year.
Backed by more than $1 billion from the state government, the Bradfield aerotropolis is expected to include up to 10,000 new homes, with the government saying it will deliver 20,000 direct jobs. It is hoped the city will be established in line with the opening of WSI.
“We saw obviously the Minns Government inherited this project, they released the master plan just in February, and that work is continuing, I think they’re looking at a new delivery authority or a coordinator to oversee the delivery of that critical infrastructure,” she said.
“But what we know is that in building the airport, that $5.3 billion that the Commonwealth is investing alongside additional money for the rail links, the road upgrades that are going through there, obviously the M12 [motorway has] been a significant investment, there are big opportunities for business.
“Now they’re not going to be built overnight, but that planning has been done, and I know that the Minns Government is working really hard, alongside the delivery authority to really get that right.”
The Minister laid the blame for any delays at the feet of the previous NSW Coalition government, and maintained that the airport is on track to open in late 2026.
“I understand that the Minns Government inherited a bit of a mess here, and they’re having to really work their way through to make sure that that is investment‑ready, so that private sector investment can be done, and that’s why that master plan, or the draft master plan coming out in February was so important, and that work is being undertaken by the New South Wales Government,” she said.
“My job as the Federal Infrastructure Minister is to build the airport, but to work really closely with the New South Wales Government to make sure we’ve got that enabling infrastructure in place, and that work’s underway.”
Work is powering ahead on the Western Sydney Airport Metro line with nearly one kilometre of a new bridge (viaduct) located between Orchard Hills and Luddenham completed.
The bridge, consisting of 36 piers, one every 28 to 40 metres, and 308 concrete segments will be 3.5-kilometre long as part of the new Western Sydney Airport metro line.
The foundation for the new metro station at Luddenham is also complete, ready for work on the station build to commence next month.
Situated up to 13.5 metres above ground, Luddenham Station will be the only station on the new line located on a viaduct.
Work on the remaining part of the metro line is also in full swing, with four tunnel boring machines excavating the 9.8-kilometre tunnels and earthworks underway to complete sections of the railway at ground level.
The Metro line’s six new stations will also become a crucial connection for workers and travellers making their way to Western Sydney’s new international airport and surrounding areas.
The NSW Government has already approved a number of major projects in the region including data centres at Huntingwood and Kemps Creek, each worth over $1 billion.
Significant investment is also being driven into the area surrounding Luddenham Metro Station with Sydney Water nearing construction completion of an Integrated Water Recycling Hub.
The government continues to work to cut red tape imposed by the former government on development, further driving the creation of jobs in this growing region of Sydney. 
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Such a privilege to watch this giant project in Construction Phases. Thank You Mr Dobson.
Thank you should be a fantastic airport 🛫 😊
Great drone footage!
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If I may speculate on one possible future feature . With the predictions of future sea levels rising , Mascot will be under water or very close to such and this airport will be Sydney`s only airport by then. Just a thought.
I don't believe in this climate change bullshit mate however I respect everyone views 👍
Such progress! What % is the runway completion at now?
I think I heard it's needs one more layer so getting closer to opening day they probably will finish the runway than
@@colindobson4045 ahhh the terminal is taking shape so hopefully they starting to install the fitouts in the retail and consierge sections soon