Western Sydney International Airport will be just 11km directly north east of Wollondilly and it will have implications for certain lands in Wollondilly local government area in proximity to the runway.
| Suburb | Shire Wide |
|---|---|
| Categories | NSW Government, Major Project |
| Status | In Progress |
In April 2014 the Australian Government announced Badgerys Creek as the site of a second major airport for Sydney. The draft Airport Plan and the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Western Sydney Airport were released for consultation in October 2015.
The Australian Government is investing up to $5.3 billion in equity to deliver the airport through a government-owned company, 'Western Sydney Airport'.
The airport will be a full service airport operating without curfew, delivering international, domestic and freight services. It covers an area of 12km x 12km – equivalent to the area from Darling Harbour to Botany Bay.
Construction of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has commenced and is on track to begin operations in 2026.
Western Sydney International Airport will be just 11km directly north east of Wollondilly and it will have implications for certain lands in Wollondilly local government area in proximity to the runway.
The airport will attract investment in business in Western Sydney including Wollondilly, ranging from agricultural, manufacturing and logistics to hospitality, education and other professional services. It will enable businesses to have quicker and more convenient access to overseas markets.
Tourism will also be boosted, with the airport providing better accessibility to destinations across Western Sydney including Wollondilly.
This will impact land uses in proximity to the new airport, obstacle limitations and noise. More information is provided in the drop down tabs below.
Council is working to leverage the opportunities that the airport and related economic uses such as agriculture, tourism and agri-business can bring to Wollondilly.
Preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney Airport were released by the Australian Government in June 2023 and the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the airspace and flight path design was exhibited between 24 October 2023 to 31 January 2024. For further information visit https://www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au/
Council’s submission on the draft EIS can be accessed here.
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