Bankstown. Airport takes off after privatisation

Bankstown Airport generates $733 million annually, delivers flow-on impacts of $1.3 billion and accounts for 6000 direct and indirect jobs, according to an economic impact report prepared by URS Australia. "Since privatisation, the airport has increased its investment levels, along with our customers to the value of over $30 million. The value-added impact of these developments has delivered $67.14 million to the economy, added $26.94 to household income and 162 additional jobs have been created,” said Kim Ellis, CEO, Sydney Metropolitan Airport – Bankstown, which is one of two busiest airports in Australia.