We're seeking your feedback on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) preliminary flight paths.
Why we want your input
One of the main objectives of the EIS process is to seek feedback from people and communities that may be impacted by the proposed flight paths. Your submission on the draft EIS will be used to refine the development of the preliminary flight paths for WSI, and the social and economic impact assessment of the preliminary flight paths.How you can voice your opinion
View the draft EIS and provide a submission with your views by 31 January 2024. You can view the draft EIS online at wsiflightpaths.gov.au or in person at locations across Greater Sydney—details are available on wsiflightpaths.gov.au or by calling 1800 038 160.What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your submission will be considered as we finalise the EIS. The final EIS must take account of submissions made during the public exhibition period, and contain a summary of comments and how these have been addressed.The Issue
The new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is set to open for domestic and international travellers, and freight by late 2026.
The Australian Government is responsible for developing the flight paths for single runway operations at WSI by the end of 2026. We are currently in the preliminary design and environmental assessment phase.
A draft EIS for the preliminary flight paths for WSI was on public exhibition from October 2023 – January 2024. The draft EIS examines the impact of the proposed flight paths on the environment and the community. It does not cover the development of the airport site itself, including the runway direction. This was considered as part of a separate EIS and approval process in 2016.
The consultation period for the draft Environmental Impact Statement, including the draft noise insulation and property acquisition policy closed on 31 January 2024. Submissions received during the consultation period are currently being considered.
Relevant documentation
Outcome
Submissions on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) preliminary flight paths closed on 31 January 2024.
The public consultation has been an important opportunity for the community to have their say. The input is important to support finalising the EIS for the WSI preliminary flight paths, which is expected to be released in late 2024.
Submissions will be released on the WSI Flight Paths website in two tranches. All submissions must be reviewed before publication to ensure that the privacy of submitters is respected.
The Department is not responsible for the content of these submissions, which remains the responsibility of the original authors and do not represent the views of the Department. To the extent permitted by law, the Commonwealth disclaims liability to any person or organisation in respect of anything else done, or omitted to be done, in reliance upon information contained in any of the submissions.
Participate
24 Oct 2023 09:00 AEDT
31 Jan 2024 23:59 AEDT
Closed
This consultation is closed.
Submissions
Submissions on the draft EIS for the WSI preliminary flight paths can be viewed online at www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au