Terminal, airside, and landside packages completed nearly seven months early and on budget
Bechtel, serving as Delivery Partner, has successfully managed the design and construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), delivering the megaproject almost seven months early and within its AU$5.3 billion (US$3.5 billion) budget on behalf of the Australian Government.
This key milestone positions WSI to commence passenger and cargo flights in late 2026, welcoming up to ten million passengers per year in its initial phase.
The project is Australia’s first international, greenfield airport in over 50 years and has been a catalyst for economic development. The entire WSI project has created 11,650 annual full-time equivalent jobs, with over half coming from the local area. The hub will drive growth in Western Sydney’s visitor economy and is projected to increase Australia’s GDP by AU$23.9 billion by 2060.
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