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Perth Airport has appointed contractors for its third runway project, with construction expected to take three years to complete.
Skyway, a joint venture between BMD Group and CPB Contractors, will carry out a major works package on the 3,000-metre runway, including earthworks, access roads, runways and taxiways, ground lighting, and other necessary infrastructure.
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“The new runway is the most important piece of aviation infrastructure being built in Western Australia as it will underpin the future operations of the airport by creating more capacity for our airline partners,” Jason Waters, chief executive of Perth Airport, said.
“It will boost tourism, support businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our connection to global markets. We forecast that by 2046, we will be facilitating 30 million passengers, generating 75,400 jobs, and contributing $17 billion to the State’s economy annually.
“The new runway will provide further operational flexibility for our aviation sector and will support Western Australia’s dynamic economy and provide opportunities for our airline partners to grow their business at Perth Airport.”
According to Waters, the airport remains “committed to continue to talk to the community” about new flight path design, and will work closely with Airservices to minimise noise and other impacts on surrounding communities.
“Since approval in 2020, Perth Airport has undertaken detailed design of the runway to minimise impacts on the environment,” he said.
“Perth Airport is committed to ensuring the Munday Swamp heritage site remains protected and accessible to current and future generations of Whadjuk Noongar people.
“Our focus is always on minimising the impact to the environment and heritage, while providing Western Australia an efficient and safe aviation industry, so I am proud that our Team has further reduced the impact of the project site.”
Perth Airport earlier this year released its draft master plan for what Waters has billed as the “largest private investment in infrastructure in Perth’s history”.
“The program includes a new parallel runway, new terminal facilities, two multi-storey carparks with associated roadworks, an upgrade of Terminal 2, and the airport’s first hotel,” he said.
“This will deliver on the long-held vision for One Airport which will create a better travel experience for passengers, greater efficiency for airlines, and major economic benefits for Western Australia.”
The infrastructure program, already underway, also includes two multi-storey car parks and improvements to the road network; an expansion of Terminal 2 (completing next year); a 237-room hotel to be operated by Accor (opening in 2027); and an expansion of Terminal 1 International and new domestic terminal facilities for Qantas Group operations (expected opening in 2031).
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