Australia’s largest air gateway Sydneyto will submit to the Australian Government its newest Master Plan by the end of 2013. In between the public will be able to look at an exhibition highlighting the major strategies that the airport wants to adopt.
SYDNEY- As part of the process of preparing a new Master Plan, Sydney Airport has first prepared and is now publicly exhibiting a Preliminary Draft Master Plan (PDMP). The public exhibition period for the PDMP concludes on Friday 30 August 2013.
The PDMP outlines the strategic direction for the airport’s development over the next 20 years. It includes an assessment of the future needs of airlines and other airport users, a land use zoning plan, forecast changes in the number of airline passengers, flights and the volume of air freight, information about aircraft noise and the plans for dealing with any environmental issues associated with implementing the new Master Plan.
According to data from the airport’s authority, Sydney forecasts that traffic will continue to grow strongly as tourism and trade will continue. By 2033, authorities estimate that the total passengers’ output would reach 74 million compared to 37 million last year, representing a growth of 100%.
The PDMP also outlines significant investments to improve traffic flow in and around the passenger terminal precincts.
The PDMP integrates the following details:
-No change to the curfew
– No change to the aircraft movement cap
– No change to noise sharing arrangements
– No change to access arrangements for regional airlines
– No new flight paths or runways.
A five-year Environment Strategy and Ground Transport Plan are also included in the PDMP.
Over $2 billion of investments and other initiatives during the past decade have increased service levels, enhanced safety and security, delivered environmental improvements and increased capacity to meet demand. Continued investment will further increase airport efficiency, ensuring Sydney Airport continues to connect Sydney to the world.
Sydney Airport invites the community and other stakeholders to view the PDMP and make a submission. After considering submissions, the PDMP will be revised where appropriate and submitted as a Draft Master Plan to the Australian Government later in 2013 for consideration.
Luc Citrinot a French national is a freelance journalist and consultant in tourism and air transport with over 20 years experience. Based in Paris and Bangkok, he works for various travel and air transport trade publications in Europe and Asia.
