19 June 2009
Approval for Master Plan 2009
Sydney Airport has welcomed the Australian Government’s approval of its 20 year Master Plan 2009.
The approved Master Plan outlines the vision for the operation and continued development of Australia’s leading airport to the year 2029 and is based on:
No changes to the curfew
- No changes to flight paths
- No changes to the aircraft movement cap
- No new runways
- No change to access arrangements for regional airlines
The approved Master Plan 2009 forecasts that passenger numbers will gradually increase by an average of 4.2% each year to reach 78.9 million passengers in 2029.
The CEO of Sydney Airport, Russell Balding, said that the approved Master Plan 2009 demonstrates that Sydney Airport will sustainably manage the forecast growth in airline travel.
“Airport facilities including terminals, hangars, aprons, freight facilities, car parking and airport roads will all be progressively upgraded over the next 20 years.
“Importantly, the forecast noise footprint for Sydney Airport in 2029 has been reduced relative to that forecast for 2024. This is because new aircraft are larger, quieter, cleaner and more fuel efficient, a trend that will continue over the next 20 years,” Mr Balding said.
“I’d like to acknowledge the commitment and expertise that Sydney Airport’s professional staff demonstrated with the preparation of the Master Plan 2009. Work on the Master Plan commenced in 2007 and also involved contributions from internationally recognised experts in their particular fields of aviation and airport planning.
“I‘d also like to thank all the individuals and organisations who participated in the extensive public consultation process undertaken to support the development of the Master Plan. Sydney Airport undertook formal consultation with industry stakeholders and the public that involved considering 73 written submissions, 95 face-to-face briefings and nine community open days” Mr Balding said.
Mr Balding also welcomed the Minister’s announcement that the Government will work with the NSW Government to look at ways of providing integrated transport solutions for the airport.
Sydney Airport is one of Australia’s most important pieces of transport infrastructure. It makes a substantial economic contribution to Sydney and NSW directly generating more than 75,000 jobs directly and a further 131,000 jobs indirectly.
Sydney Airport is the national gateway and handles about 45% of Australia’s international passengers. Sydney Airport’s proximity to the CBD provides our vital tourism, major events and conference industries with a unique advantage.
The approved Master Plan 2009 is a planning tool that is prepared to meet the legislative requirements of the Airports Act 1996. It will now be printed and be available on the Sydney Airport website.
Further details about the Sydney Airport Master Plan are located on the Sydney Airport website at: http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/SACL/Master-Plan.html
