Bankstown. Expanding freight services

Bankstown Airport Limited is exploring the feasibility of expanding overnight freight aircraft operations. “The airport is considering the facilitation of dedicated Boeing 737 freighter aircraft, or a similar type, at the airport, which currently has regular overnight freight activities undertaken by medium-sized propeller driven aircraft,” said CEO, Colin Grove. “In regard to any increase in the current limited passenger services … the airport is awaiting the outcome of the Sydney Basin Aviation Capacity Study prior to formulating a position in respect of this matter.”

Parramatta. 21-storey building

Wallaroo Properties Pty Ltd has lodged an application with Parramatta City Council for alterations to a heritage listed building at 66-68 Phillip Street, in the CBD, and construction of a 21 storey residential development containing 49 apartments over four levels of basement carparking. The existing building, Barnaby’s restaurant, will be used as a restaurant/cafe. The estimated cost of work: $15.3 million. The Western Sydney Joint Regional Planning Panel will determine the proposal.