Bechtel confirms completion of Western Sydney Airport project nearly seven months ahead of schedule
Bechtel confirmed (26-Jun-2025) the delivery of design and construction services on Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport nearly seven months ahead of schedule and within the AUD5.3 billion (USD3.5 billion) budget. The project is Australia's first international greenfield airport in more than 50 years and is expected to increase national GDP by AUD23.9 billion (USD15.7 billion) by 2060. Bechtel continues to support the airport with ongoing work including an operational readiness and airport transfer programme commencing later in 2025. This includes the build-out of retail spaces and extensive testing of facilities. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
The airport's construction was reported to be over 80% complete as of 06-Dec-2024, with the roof installation enabling acceleration of internal works and the airport scheduled to open for domestic, international, and cargo services in 4Q20261. The New South Wales Government and the airport jointly launched a combined AUD16 million incentive fund to attract international airlines ahead of the operational opening2.