Richmond/ RAAF base could be modernised

The RAAF supports opening up the Richmond base to civil access, as it is compatible with its plans for a reduced presence and would extend the life of the RAAF base at the location, said the authors of the Joint Study on aviation capacity for the Sydney region. It said RAAF Richmond could be modernised for as little as $150 million to handle around a million passengers a year. Providing civilian access to the site based on use of the existing runway would serve the growth of North West Sydney and Western Sydney.” the study said