Politics · Singapore Bureau
Sydney opens new A$5.6 billion airport after decade-long development
Sydney's second major airport commenced operations on Sunday, marking a significant infrastructure milestone for Australia's largest city. The facility, which cost A$5.6 billion to develop, opens after more than ten years of planning and construction.
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SYDNEY — Sydney's new airport began welcoming passengers on Sunday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailing the opening as a major achievement for the nation's most populous metropolitan area. The airport represents a significant infrastructure investment, with the project carrying a total cost of A$5.6 billion (US$3.94 billion).
The facility's opening follows more than a decade of planning and development work, reflecting the scale and complexity of the undertaking. The new airport is expected to enhance capacity for the Sydney region and improve connectivity for both domestic and international travellers.
The project had been among Australia's most anticipated infrastructure developments, with stakeholders from government, aviation, and business sectors viewing it as essential to meeting the nation's growing air travel demands. The opening positions Sydney to better handle increased passenger volumes in the coming years.