Bayside Mayor Bill Saravinovski used a Mayoral Minute to urge Council to provide a written submission to the Federal Government's Draft Western Sydney Airport Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
"I am proposing that Council conduct a detailed review of the EIS document and identify any impacts on our community, Mayor Saravinovski said.
"We will also promote the draft EIS on Council's Have Your Say to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to comment."
The Federal Government released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the $5.3 billion Western Sydney International Airport in Badgerys Creek on 24 October 2023.
The draft EIS outlines the noise, social and environmental impacts of the proposed flight paths. It also outlines possible changes to flight paths for other Sydney airports including Kingsford Smith. These further proposed changes are required to safely integrate the new airport's control area and flight paths.
The digital version of the EIS includes a Noise Tool outlining the proposed flight paths and changes. The tool also includes a search by address feature.
The Government has indicated that further community consultations sessions will be held across Sydney and the Blue Mountains over the coming months.
Council will provide feedback on the on the draft EIS via a written submission prior to the closing date of 31 January 2024.
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