Expansion plans for SYD

SYDNEY Airport has released major expansion plans including extensions to its existing international and domestic terminals, new satellite piers and additional hotel developments.

The concepts are outlined in a 20-year master plan designed to guide development at the gateway through until 2039, by which time passenger numbers are forecast to increase 51% to more than 65 million annually.

International passengers are expected to be the main driver of growth at the airport, with numbers predicted to almost double to 31.5 million in 2039.

Under the master plan, new terminal infrastructure will be added north of the existing T1 international terminal and east of the current T2 and T3 domestic terminals, adding 17 new aircraft stands and seven aircraft parking positions served by buses.

A new international satellite pier would be created in the south-west of the airport, while the existing terminal would be expanded to the north, west and south to create additional arrival and departure areas.

At the domestic terminals, new piers would be added to the north of T3 and to the east of T2, each configured with processing facilities that would enable them to handle both domestic and international passengers.

Another satellite pier is proposed for the south-east of the airport, while a passenger transfer system involving autonomous vehicles would be introduced “over time”.

The plan also outlines future commercial developments including office space and hotels.

It says between 200 and 500 hotel rooms could be developed in the north-west of the airport, while another 500 to 900 could be added in the north-east.

The plans are now open to public comment - CLICK HERE.