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November 21, 2013
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Issue 34
Warnervale Airport masterplan approved y o n g Council has approved the preparation of a masterplan for the Central Coast Regional Airport to be located in Warnervale next to the M1 Pacific Motorway.
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Council members voted to authorise staff to begin undertaking technical studies for the airport, which is planned to be in operation by 2020/21. The Type 3 airport will have a single runway with a length of up to 2,600m. The proposed economic development and increased e m p l o y m e n t opportunities were stand out points for certain members of council who pushed the development. “The Central Coast has one of the highest youth unemployment rates and there is a huge need for jobs,” Cr Adam Troy said. “I believe the catalyst could be this airport.” “Without action to take this proposal forward, it would take
many, many, many years for a project like this to take off,” Cr Lloyd Taylor said. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton highlighted the need for the airport, stating that over 40,000 people from the Shire have to travel outside of the area to get to work. The Central Coast
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is recognised as the 9th largest region in Australia and remains the only major population centre without a regional airport. The airport plans to grow jobs, industry and tourism on the Central Coast and reinvigorate the region’s economy by
$250 million annually once fully operational. This is expected to provide a strong base for the expected 400,000 increase in population by the year 2031. Wyong Council Agenda, 4.11 13 Nov 2013 Madalaine Waters, 13 Nov 2013 Proposed airport location
the Wyong Shire