Published on : Friday, April 4, 2014
Australia’s major airports are strategically investing in specific projects to improve the customer experience, address congestion, and prepare for ongoing growth, according to peak national industry body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its annual Airport Monitoring Report for 2012-13, finding improvements in key areas at Sydney and Brisbane airports.
TTF Chief Executive Ken Morrison said both are making significant landside and airside investments.
“Airports are acutely aware of the ongoing challenges of increasing demand for air travel and are investing in critical infrastructure to manage that growth and improve the customer experience,” Mr Morrison said.
“The ACCC rightly says more investment is needed – the good news is that billions of dollars of additional investment is on the way.
“Sydney Airport’s recently approved Master Plan 2033 details major infrastructure investment, including a ground transport plan to improve airport access and road traffic flows in the area.
“It’s also important to note that there has been significant work since the reporting period ended on 30 June last year, with road works commencing at Sydney’s T1 precinct and planning underway for improvements to the T2/T3 precinct.
“Also in these nine months, Sydney Airport has invested a further $160 million for projects including car parking, check-in counters, and security, part of $2.4 billion in investment since 2002-3, with another $1.2 billion to come over the next five years.
“Similarly, Brisbane Airport has a $2.5 billion investment program planned over the next 10 years, including the new parallel runway, redevelopment at the International Terminal arrivals and departures area, and improvements to the central area of the Domestic Terminal.
That is on top of recent improvements to passenger pick-up areas and parking.
“Importantly, all these improvements are being made at no cost to the taxpayer, delivering modern amenities and a quality service for visitors and locals.
“Airports help support more than half a million tourism jobs and with passenger numbers forecast to double by 2030 the investments they are making will help ensure the strength of Australia’s visitor economy into the future.”
Source:- TTF
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