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Group: aus.aviation · Group Profile
Author: Paul BlairPaul Blair Date: Jul 21, 2008 14:15
Peter Smyth wrote:
>> With talk of a second Sydney Airport being built, wonder whether the
>> promoters will try to pull off a similar stunt here?
>> Also heard on ABC radio this morning that Wollondilly Council have spoken
>> out against a second airport being built at Wilton.
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> Campbelltown have also been vocal against an airport down that way.
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Back in the late 70s, there was MANS - Major Airport Needs of Sydney
study. Lots of money invested by all govts - the Feds put in most.
Wilton was quickly dismissed. Land acquisition, road upgrades for
construction traffic, major consultancies for preliminary design. This
was for Badgerys Creek. IIRC, there was even a need to go to enormous
lengths to relocate a cemetery that held the remains of people who died
with leprosy.
In today's money, maybe $1 billion was spent. I presume the work of
maybe 10 years was filed away for future reference?
Paul
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