The Western Sydney Airport project also includes the construction of a 40km access road, a surface water drainage facility, airside security fencing and landscaping, ticket and service counters and, aerobridges. Furthermore, it will involve the construction of a baggage handling system, an arrival and a departure lounge, rail infrastructure, offices, and the installation of escalators.
The project involves the construction of an airport on 1,780ha of land and is planned to be implemented in stages. The construction work is divided into two development phases, enabling activities and the main airport works.
The first stage includes the construction of a 3.7km single east-west runway with a width of 60m, a single full-length parallel taxiway, a cargo terminal, apron, and a 65,000m2 international and domestic terminal with a capacity of 10 million passengers a year.
It also entails building a 35m height air traffic control tower, parking facilities for around 11,500 cars, and the installation of 3000 aeronautical ground lights and safety and security systems. The terminal will include a public plaza, shops, restaurants and cafes, and will be connected to the local transport network by the M12 motorway.
The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, through Western Sydney Airport Ltd, is undertaking the construction of an airport in New South Wales, Australia. The main aim of the project is to accommodate more international flights and flexible runways for the planes. Sydney airport is already facing capacity issues and the requirement of a second airport is essential in the region to handle the traffic.
Total project value is $ 3.5 billion
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