The Government-owned company established to build the $5.3 billion Western Sydney Airport, WSA Co. has celebrated its first birthday.
Minister for Finance, Senator Mathias Cormann said WSA Co. was initially established with four board members, the full board being appointed by November 2017.
“WSA Co. has since transitioned from start-up to delivery,” Senator Cormann said.
“The company has established its base in central Liverpool and has its first critical project well under way.”
He said this was an operation to move an overhead high-voltage cable.
“The company has also awarded three major contracts, for early earthworks, and multi-year contracts for delivery partner and project manager,” Senator Cormann said.
“WSA Co. is also engaging local Western Sydney firms, for example, in site security, site maintenance, and for site preparatory activities.”
He said the company was on track to begin early earthworks, involving 300 jobs, before the end of the year.
“Overall, the Western Sydney Airport construction activity will support over 11,000 direct and indirect jobs and WSA Co. has also made a firm commitment to the people of Western Sydney, by setting strict local workforce targets,” Senator Cormann said.
He said the Australian Government continued to work closely with WSA Co. to ensure the company meets its regulatory obligations and the project stays on track for the Airport to open in 2026.
