Perth Airport to undergo $3 billion upgrade by 2031

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Perth Airport will undergo a $3 billion redevelopment opening in 2031, adding a new terminal, parallel runway and carparks.

Plans for a $3 billion upgrade to Perth Airport were unveiled on Monday, with the development due to open in 2031. The project will include a new Airport Central terminal, parallel runway, two multistorey carparks and an airport hotel. It will add 4.4 million seats to and from Perth each year, and Qantas and Jetstar will relocate to the new precinct.

Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook said the investment strengthens Perth's position as the western gateway to Australia, given that 95 per cent of the state's visitors arrive by air. Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters said the upgrade would use the latest technology, including biometric tracking to monitor passengers from entry through to boarding, improved wayfinding and enhanced security scanning to manage queues and respond quickly to incidents.

Travellers were advised to plan ahead for their journeys during the five to six-year construction period, as significant changes will take place at the airport throughout that time.

How it is being reported

• Perth Airport’s $3 billion upgrade will make it quicker than ever to start your holiday, Premier promisesSEE THE PICTURES: Plans for the multibillion-dollar upgrade to Perth Airport have been unveiled as preparations begin on what the State promises will be a ‘world-class precinct’.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 17:32
• $3 billion Perth Airport upgrade will make it quicker than ever to start your holiday, State Premier promisesPlans for the multi-billion dollar upgrade to Perth Airport have been unveiled as preparations begin on what the State promises will be a “world-class precinct”.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 08:02
• Perth Airport’s $3 billion upgrade will make it quicker than ever to start your holiday, Premier promisesSEE THE PICTURES: Plans for the multibillion-dollar upgrade to Perth Airport have been unveiled as preparations begin on what the State promises will be a ‘world-class precinct’.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 08:02

In this story: Perth Airport · Roger Cook · Jason Waters · Qantas · Jetstar · Perth · Western Australia

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