Western Sydney Airport: Residents Face Long Commute

0:00From Sydney, this is your March 12th update. Australia's newest airport, Western Sydney International at Badgeries Creek, opens in October for domestic, international, and cargo flights. Some nearby residents like Shannon Park and Silverdale live just 800 meters from a flight path merge point but face a tough commute. It takes nearly two hours on public transport to cover the 10 kilometers to the airport with no direct bus service available. This will run every 30 minutes from places like Penrith, Liverpool, and Mount Druid until the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport line starts in 2027. Meanwhile, drivers get a boost this Saturday when the M12 motorway opens, linking Badgeries Creek and Luddenham straight to the airport. Locals feel overlooked and call themselves second-class citizens. Long time resident Park says communities were promised jobs and better transport during consultations, but reality falls short. In 82-year-old from Warigamba worries about workers without cars, especially early shifts

1:03or young apprentices. Wollandilly Mayor Matt Gould notes the area is car-dependent, limiting job access despite economic promises. Independent member Judy Hannon pushes for buses within Silverdale and Warigamba to the airport. Transport for New South Wales plans to monitor demand in outlying areas and expand services as needed. The federal government highlights over 12,000 construction jobs, mostly local and 19 billion dollars in supporting infrastructure for major economic gains. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, soly pillow dot com.