PART A MASTER PLANNING CONTEXT A This page has been intentionally left blank. PreliminaryPreliminary Draft Draft Master Master Plan Plan Bankstown Airport Introduction Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Purpose of the Master Plan 1.3 Statutory requirements 1.4 BAL’s vision and objectives 1.5 Master Plan structure 1 Bankstown Airport Master Plan Introduction The approval of the Master Plan 2014 (2014 MP) Stages in the preparation of an airport Figure 5 fulfils statutory requirements as well as building on master plan development achievements since the approval of the Master Plan 2005. The 2014 MP sets out BAL’s objectives for the development of Bankstown Airport over the next twenty years. Preparation of Preliminary Draft Master Plan 1.1 BACKGROUND including an Airport Environment Strategy In December 2003, the BaCH Consortium purchased the Stage 1 long term lease over Bankstown Airport (the Airport) together with the Camden Airport lease from the Federal Government. Public comment on As part of the sale process, the Consortium also acquired the Preliminary Draft Master airport management company, Bankstown Airport Limited Plan for 60 business days (BAL), which continues to manage and operate the Airport. Stage 2 BAL is the Airport Lessee Company (ALC) for Bankstown Airport. Consideration of issues raised in public BAL is an Australian company owned in equal parts by three submissions major and reputable investors - AustralianSuper, Mirvac Stage 3 Investment Management and Colonial First State Global Asset Management, who invest in BAL on behalf of Australian Preparation of Draft Master individuals and families through their superannuation Plan for submission to the contribution. BAL is committed to the long term growth and Minister development of Bankstown Airport based on sustainable Stage 4 development principles. The Airport is a significant contributor to the economy Minister considers Draft of Western Sydney and the Bankstown Airport/Milperra Master Plan Specialised Centre (as identified in the New South Wales Stage 5 Government’s Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney to 2031). BAL aims to appreciably increase the role Bankstown Minister approves Master Airport plays in providing secure, stable and high quality jobs Plan 2014 and Airport in the region. Environment Strategy Stage 6 The Bankstown Airport Master Plan 2004/05 was approved by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services on 7 March 2005. The 2010 Draft Master Plan (DMP) was submitted in March 2010. However, in February 2011 the When approved by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Minister for Infrastructure and Transport refused to approve for Infrastructure and Regional Development (the Minister), the DMP and requested BAL to submit a fresh DMP within this 2014 MP replaces the Bankstown Airport Master Plan one year. Following the Minister’s decision, BAL successfully 2004/05 (Master Plan 2005) which was approved in March sought two extensions to the submission date and the DMP 2005. Key elements in the preparation of the MP include: was required to be submitted by 15 October 2014. • reflecting on the development on the Airport since 2005; 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE MASTER PLAN • incorporating the changes approved in the 2008 Minor Variation; The purpose of this document is for BAL to present the 2014 MP for Bankstown Airport as required under the Airports Act • acknowledging the influence of land uses and 1996. This 2014 MP represents the completion of the six communities surrounding the Airport; and stages involved in the preparation and approval of an Airport Master Plan as shown in Figure 5. • presenting BAL’s proposals for the management and development of the Airport over the 20 year period to 2034. 24 – Introduction Master Plan Bankstown Airport 1.3 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 1.3.2 Master Plan preparation 1.3.1 Statutory obligations The methodology used in the preparation of this 2014 MP is shown in Figure 6. The following phases were undertaken: A key statutory requirement for the Master Plan as required under the Airports Act 1996 requires the master plan to: • Phase 1 – data gathering and objective setting; • cover a planning period of 20 years; • Phase 2 – preparation of aviation traffic forecasts and facilities requirements analysis; • be reviewed every five years; • Phase 3 – preparation of a commercial development • specify the ALC’s development objectives for the Airport; concept based on land surplus to aviation requirements; • assess the future needs of civil aviation users and other • Phase 4 – preparation of a development concept, users; analysed for potential impacts on traffic, services and infrastructure, environment, heritage, aircraft noise, • specify the ALC’s proposals for land use and related airspace protection and the local and regional economy development; and community; • include forecasts relating to noise exposure levels, flight • Phase 5 – preparation of a land use and zoning plan paths (in accordance with regulations) and the ALC’s to provide the implementation framework for individual plans, following consultation, for managing aircraft development proposals; noise intrusion above significant aircraft noise exposure forecast (ANEF) levels; • Phase 6 – preparation of the PDMP; • assess environmental issues and plans for dealing with • Phase 7 – public comment period for 60 business days; these issues; • Phase 8 – consideration of comments; • specify a five year ground transport plan; • Phase 9 – preparation of the DMP; and • specify information on proposed developments for the first five years; • Phase 10 – submission of the DMP to the Minister for his consideration. • assess the likely effect on employment levels at the Airport and on the local and regional economy and community in In addition to the ten phases, BAL’s Master Plan preparation the first five years; process also includes ongoing consultation and engagement with key stakeholders and the wider community, informing • provide an environment strategy; them of the planning process and gathering input and comments as required. • be made available for public comment for a period of 60 business days; and • satisfy the relevant requirements of the Airports Regulations 1997. Appendix A sets out the requirements of the Airports Act 1996 and Airports Regulations 1997 in relation to airport master plans and the compliance of this 2014 MP. Introduction – 25 Bankstown Airport Master Plan Figure 6 – DMP preparation process 6 – DMP preparation Figure Date: May 2014 BANKSTOWN AIRPORT Master Plan 2014 BANKSTOWN AIRPORT 26 Master Plan Bankstown Airport BAL’s 2014 MP has three primary planning roles – namely, to 1.4 BAL’S VISION AND OBJECTIVES provide: 1.4.1 BAL’S vision for Bankstown Airport • stakeholders with a clear statement of BAL’s vision and objectives for the Airport; BAL’s aviation vision is to maintain and grow Bankstown Airport’s role as a pre-eminent multi-use airport in Australia • direction on land use so that long term aviation whilst its commercial vision includes adding value to the non- requirements are catered for and non-aviation aviation assets of the Airport. developments are appropriately integrated with other airport activities and take into account the local and NSW BAL recognises that, to deliver this vision, effective master planning framework; and planning catering for current and future aviation needs and property asset development is critical. BAL intends • planning flexibility consistent with the 2014 MP so that to communicate the significant role the Airport plays in the BAL can adjust its strategies to accommodate an ever economic development of Western Sydney and the Sydney changing commercial and operating environment. Region as a whole. In terms of its regulatory role, the 2014 MP will form an 1.4.2 Primary objectives integral part of BAL’s ALC Consent to Development process (see Figure 7). One of BAL’s first reviews of any development BAL has established the following four objectives for the proposal is to check its consistency with the 2014 MP. 2014 MP: However, the inclusion of a proposed development in BAL’s 2014 MP does not imply approval of that development. Any • to fulfill BAL’s statutory obligations under the Airports proposed development, including a development referred Act 1996 (Part 5, Division 3, Sections 69 to 87) and the to in the 2014 MP, is subject to approval under the Airports Airports Regulations 1997 in relation to the preparation of Act 1996 and Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996 an Airport Master Plan (see Appendix A); through the approvals process shown in Figure 7. • to present BAL’s 20 year vision for the Airport to year 1.3.3 Integration of the Airport 2034; Environment Strategy • to explain the principles underpinning BAL’s proposed The Airports Act 1996 also requires BAL to prepare an Airport Development Concept for Bankstown Airport (including Environment Strategy (AES) concurrently with the 2014 MP. the Five Year Ground Transport Plan); and The previous AES was approved in May 2010 in accordance with the requirements of the Airports Act 1996. Consequently, • to present the Airport Environment Strategy (see the AES forms part of this 2014 MP and is at Appendix B. Appendix B). The 2014 MP was approved by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (the Minister), and replaces the Bankstown Airport Master Plan 2004/05 (Master Plan 2005)¹ which was approved in March 2005. Key elements in the 2014 MP include: • to reflecting on the development on the Airport since 2005;