One of Australia's most famous cities, Sydney, will undergo a major overhaul of its transport infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of overseas visitors.
Sydney is a popular tourist destination that attracts millions of domestic and overseas visitors annually. uk express reported.
The city is home to Australia's most famous cultural icon, the Sydney Opera House, and beautiful beaches such as Bondi Beach.
To serve the growing number of tourists, local authorities are planning to build a second airport, as the current one faces capacity problems.
According uk expressThe new Western Sydney International Airport will cost £2.8 billion and cover an area of 1,780 hectares, and will be built in two main phases over several years.
The first phase will involve the construction of a two-mile-long east-west runway, a domestic and international terminal with capacity for up to 10 million passengers a year.
It will also have a public plaza, shops, restaurants, cafes and parking with capacity for 11,500 cars.
The airport will be connected to the local transport network via the city's M123 motorway, making it easily accessible for passengers.
