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Originally Posted by Arthur T
I think Bankstown would be a good idea for Sydney's 2nd Airport. But Airport transfers and road system must be built as well to cater the needs for it.
Furthermore, how about other airports around Sydney such as Goulburn, Wollongong etc?
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A few issues come to mind here...
Short runways at Bankstown with little room for expansion
Runways laterally spaced very close to each other. Major redevelopment would probably be required.
Surrounded by light industrial initially, but then residential areas in a Labor dominated electorate...political suicide for the current Labor Fed Govt if they choose this path.
Where would the GA aircraft go?
Goulburn would require a viable high speed rail link and airlines willing to use it (obviously Sydney is highly attractive due to its proximity to the city and surrounding infrastructure). I think there has been discussion on this previously in this thread.
Wollongong has the issue of the the surrounding escarpment, a relatively short runway with little room for expansion and a lack of a viable high speed rail link to Sydney.