Gateway Newsletter / JUL

Work to date Ma j or ea r t hwor ks beyond t he ha l fway ma r k . Western Sydney International is on track to open to international and domestic passenger and air cargo services in late 2026.

WORKS IN OTHER AREAS Major earthworks in other areas of the Airport site will continue. This involves moving large amounts of earth around the site to create a completely flat, within millimetres, landscape. Precision is key! Sandstone imported from Sydney’s road and rail tunnelling projects is also spread across the site as one of the many different layers providing a solid foundation base on which further construction will take place.

TERMINAL AREA In June, earthworks were completed of the Terminal precinct ready to hand over to Australian-founded company Multiplex. Construction works on the terminal package will start at the end of the year. RUNWAY AND TAXIWAYS AREA Earthworks, including drainage and landscaping will continue around the site to prepare for the runway and taxiways. The earthworks in these areas are due for completion in the final months of this year.

DID YOU KNOW?

There are 15 temporary water basins on site This non-potable water is used for dust suppression, compaction and grass seedlings regeneration.

Over 250 pieces of heavy equipment are currently on site.

This is one of Australia’s biggest earthmoving project to date, excluding mining projects.

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