Winton. Elders not consulted

The chief executive of the Thurawal Local Aboriginal Land Council, Greg Bondar said the federal government had made no attempt to contact the land council regarding the proposed airport at Wilton. “It's a total disregard for the community, both the traditional and the current," he said.

Wilton. Regional passenges need access

Warwick Lodge, network strategy general manager, from Regional Express (REX), when commenting on the federal government’s preferred choice of Wilton as Sydney’s second airport, said regional passengers need access to Sydney Airport because of the essential nature of their travelling needs. Mr Lodge said access to central Sydney was a must. He said REX would ensure its views on the second airport proposal are made clear.