Andrew Leigh (Fenner, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works and on which the committee has duly reported to Parliament: Airservices Australia—Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Facilities, Navigation Aids and Digital Aerodrome Services project, Western Sydney International Airport.

Airservices Australia is proposing works to provide essential aviation infrastructure, equipment and services at the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The proposed works will provide an aviation rescue firefighting facility; a hot fire training ground; the installation of an airfield navigation radio, fibre network and communications systems; a new digital aerodrome services camera mast; and the fit-out of operations facility. The estimated overall cost of the works is $98.9 million, excluding GST.

The works were referred to the Public Works Committee on 29 March 2023. Following its inquiry, the committee has recommended that the House of Representatives resolve, pursuant to section 18.7 of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, that it is expedient to carry out the works. Subject to parliamentary approval, the works are expected to commence in late 2023 and to be completed in 2025.

On behalf of the government, I would like to thank the committee for undertaking a timely inquiry. I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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