Airport/Aircraft Noise Issues
In 1995, the 3rd runway of Sydney Airport was officially opened for use resulting in a massive increase in aircraft movements over the suburbs to the north of the Airport, particularly the suburbs of Annandale, Lilyfield and Leichhardt. As the Leichhardt Local Government Area is located close to Sydney Airport, the residents of the Leichhardt Municipality have suffered ever increasing aircraft noise as a result of a significant increase in aircraft passenger numbers and traffic since 1995 which is projected to get worse over the next two decades.
National Aviation Policy Green Paper
On 2 December 2008, the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP released the National Aviation Policy Green Paper as the first step to developing a national aviation policy for the future of aviation in Australia. the Government intends to finalise the final policy 'White Paper' by the second half of 2009.
The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has called for submissions in response to this Green Paper and has given a deadline of 31 March 2009 for receipt of submissions.
For more information or to access the National Aviation Policy Green Paper, go to the Department's website at www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/nap/index.aspx
Sydney Airport Community Forum
The Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF) was established in 1996 by the Howard Liberal Government as the main consultation forum for the implementation of the Sydney Airport Long Term Operating Plan. The Forum includes representatives from the general community, Local Councillors, aircraft industry as well as State and Federal Parliamentarians from electorates surrounding the Airport.
Following the election of the Rudd Labor Government in November 2007, the newly appointed Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP reconstituted the Sydney Airport Community Forum to make it more representative and more effective in advocating on behalf of the community.
For more information, go to the SACF website at www.sacf.infrastructure.gov.au
Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd
The Sydney Airport Corporation Ltd (SACL) is the company that owns and operates the Sydney Airport. For more information about the operations of the airport, the Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2029 or the Runway End Safety Area construction (causing limited operation of the East West Runway), go to the SACL website at www.sydneyairport.com.au
Airport Noise Enquiries Line
If you have an aircraft noise enquiry or complaint, please call the Airservices Australia on 1300 302 240 (cost of local call from anywhere in Australia) or 1800 802 584 (free call from anywhere in Australia) or by email at community.relations@airservicesaustralia.com