Up, up and Away, Melbourne’s Third Runway to Take Off

Published on September 14, 2024

A third runway at Melbourne Airport has been given the long-awaited green light but the timeline for the site’s rail connection remains unclear.  The federal government announced the $3 billion (US$2 billion) project’s confirmation on Sep. 13, with conditions to share and minimise the effects of aircraft noise on surrounding communities. Transport Minister Catherine King said it would allow the airport to cater for the demand of a growing city and provide better access for freight and passengers. “Throughout my consideration of this proposal, the needs of the local community have been front of mind,” she said in a statement. The most comprehensive set of conditions for a project of this type had been imposed, the minister said, referring to noise abatement requirements....

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