sydney airport major development plan approved

"18 April 2005

Sydney Airport major development plan approved

Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd (SACL) is pleased that the Federal Government have approved a development plan that will see additional car parking and commercial facilities built at Sydney's International Terminal over the next few years.

The Major Development Plan (MDP) was subject to extensive consultation before being approved by The Hon. John Anderson, Minister for Transport and Regional Services. It will see up to 7,900 additional car spaces and 18,000 square metres of commercial space built to meet growing demand at one of Australia's busiest hubs.

SACL has noted the specific conditions attached to the Minister's approval concerning transport and environment issues and will comply with these requirements. In particular, SACL will develop an Airport Ground Travel Plan in consultation with relevant local and State authorities.

Max Moore-Wilton, CEO and Executive Chairman of SACL said the facilities will go toward serving the some 27 million passengers, and 60,000 airport workers that use the airport each year. It is in keeping with the airport's 20-year master plan.

Phased construction of the new facilities, which is subject to the approval of the Airport Building Controller, is expected to commence in 2006."

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