Earthworks milestone reached at the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport | 7NEWS

The halfway point in the earthmoving work at the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has been reached. Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher says 13 million cubic metres of soil has been relocated with the use of 260 earth moving units. Construction of the airport terminal begins later in 2021. The Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is expected to open by the end of 2026. Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts The Hon Paul Fletcher MP and Western Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer Simon Hickey spoke at a media conference in Luddenham today. More Video: /watch/46Q1p4ztcVlt1 Subscribe to 7NEWS for the latest video » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe Connect with 7NEWS online Visit » https://7news.com.au 7NEWS Podcast » http://smarturl.it/7NewsDaily Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia Twitter » https://twitter.com/7NewsAustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BreakingNews #WesternSydneyAirport #7NEWS

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