Construction of the terminal at Western Sydney International Airport (WSIA) has reached a major milestone.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King was joined on Tuesday at the airport site at Badgerys Creek by Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher to announce the development.
Construction of the airport’s terminal roof has officially been completed and will allow for internal works to begin.
This milestone now marks construction of the new 24-hour international airport to be 80 per cent completed with services expected to begin in late 2026.
King said the latest construction work means the community is one step closer to using the airport.
“The countdown is well and truly on – it won’t be long until the people of western Sydney will be flying out of their brand-new 24-hour international airport,” King said.
“I’m excited to witness the latest construction progress, especially the completion of the terminal roof, which is the culmination of about 18 months of hard work by more than 100 trades people, many of whom are western Sydney locals.
“The project has shown strong support for domestic manufacturers – with steel for the roof sourced here in Australia.
“The airport has also invested more than half a billion dollars with hundreds of western Sydney businesses since construction began in 2017.”
The roof’s completion represents important progress for the site as it weatherproofs the building, allowing for the completion of internal works including the feature ceiling, departure areas, lounges and retail spaces.
Over 100 workers, including many western Sydney locals, helped to build the roof over the previous 18 months and form part of the 3,500 strong workforce behind the construction of the airport.
Gallagher said the economic boost from the airport is already paying off.
“This transformational project is attracting billions of dollars’ worth of investment into western Sydney, which is our nation’s third largest economy and one of the fastest growing regions in the country,” Gallagher said.
“In addition to the existing construction workforce, future airport operations are anticipated to create thousands of more jobs, which is fantastic news for the people of western Sydney who’ll benefit from these employment opportunities without having to face a lengthy commute.”
The construction of the airport has supported domestic manufacturing with the completed roof structure being bolstered by more than 40 kilometres of Australian-made steel purlins and more than 3,500 tonnes of steelwork.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.