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Work starts on Western Sydney Airport runway

Australia’s Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is one step closer with construction now officially underway on the 3.7 km runway.

According to Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey cutting-edge technology and innovative design will come together on the airfield to set a new benchmark, “Not only are we building Australia’s best airport terminal – we’re building Australia’s best runway,” he said.

Mr Hickey said the efficient design of the runway and rapid-exit taxiways, enabled by the latest technology, will reduce taxi and holding times and prevent delays on the tarmac. 

The runway will handle the full range of commercial aircraft, including new ultra-long-haul airliners like the A350-1000 and Boeing 777Xand will be the only airport in Sydney equipped with a modern CAT III-B instrument landing system.

Sustainability will remain a key focus on the airfield as well as in the terminal, with the efficient design reducing fuel burn and emissions. Lighting will be LED with recycled content used for construction wherever possible.

Crushed sandstone from tunnelling projects across Sydney will be reused as a high-strength foundation to support construction of the runway, taxiways and roads.

Along with the runway and taxiways, airfield construction will include more than 40 kilometres of roads and the installation of 3000 aeronautical ground lights. It also includes 90 kilometres of power and fibre optic cabling to electrify the airport and enable the delivery of tomorrow’s technology to what will be Australia’s new gateway to the world.

Western Sydney International is scheduled to open in late 2026.

Join our Airport Tour on Friday 22 April 2022

Join ICI Australia for a tour behind the scenes at one of Sydney’s largest infrastructure projects - the Western Sydney International Airport - on Friday 22 April.

ICI has created an exclusive Learning Event for those in the civil industry – giving unprecedented access to the Western Sydney International Airport.

All aspects of the project will be displayed, including earthwork zones, the runway location and an iPad audio-visual presentation providing insights into the history of the project during a bus tour of the site plus the Visitor Information Centre. This is one of Australia’s biggest ever earthmoving project so don’t miss it.  Limited tickets are available and we expect to sell out! 

Date:  Friday 22 April 2022

Time:  11.15am – 1pm

The registration fee includes:

  • Bus Tour of the site including tour guide and presentation
  • Lunch box
  • Afternoon tea
  • Visitor Centre access
  • Networking opportunities

In the event COVID restrictions prevent this event from happening on this date, the event will be postponed and all ticket holders will be offered a full refund.

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