Was only a matter of when. I wonder where they will park them.
The Chinese tourists will be amazed to see and visit a 3rd world airport for the 1st time
They will have just left the latest greatest that they got to on a high speed train. Google Guangzhou Airport and look at the pictures. Vision, planning and commitment - and probably a few billion dollars. Now that's an airport. WOW
If we what we have is the result of the "great resource boom" economy I can only shiver at the thought of what we left behind, because the PH Airport that WAC presides over is embarrassingly cringe worthy:
"We believe Perth Airport will benefit from his contemporary management style and strategic thinking along with excellent implementation."
WAC announcing Mr Brad Geatches as CEO. The Age, 25 January 2007
Perth is working to meet demand and cement its position as one of Australia’s most successful airports,” added Mr Geatches.
WAC Press Release 23 March 2007.
Mr Geatches said that Perth Airport was Western Australia’s most important infrastructure asset.
Our responsibility is to respond to this continued growth by delivering solutions which provide a positive passenger experience and enable our airline partners to operate as efficiently as possible.”
“We have recognised the need to bring forward airport expansion plans and detailed studies are happening right now,” said Mr Geatches.
WAC Press Release 21 August 2007
“I also thank all users of Perth Airport for their patience during 2007. I am looking forward to 2008 which will mark some important and exciting milestones in the future of Perth Airport.”
Mr Brad Geatches, WAC Press Release 10 December 2007
Perth Airport also serves as a vital infrastructure asset for Western Australia’s resources sector. Our partnership with the resources industry goes from strength to strength as we continue to support growth in fly-in fly-out operations
Mr Geatches added that Perth Airport’s continued growth was strengthening the business case to initiate a major expansion of airport infrastructure.
Mr Brad Geatches, WAC Press Release 24 January 2008
The Premier Alan Carpenter has described Perth's Domestic Airport as an embarrassment to the state and called on its owners to embark on an immediate upgrade.
"Because I don't want to stand in queues with people who are embarrassed if they are Western Australians or very very unhappy if they are visitors coming to WA and seeing Perth Airport and thinking that somehow or other that reflects upon the state broadly," he said.
The Airport's Chief Executive Brad Geatches says he shares the Premier's concerns and says an announcement on a major redevelopment will be made within weeks.
"We're on the job, there's is no lack of commitment, there is no lack of preparedness to invest," he said.
ABC News 2 April 2008
Perth Airport is committed to delivering world class airport facilities to the people of Western Australia. Perth Airport is an essential element in the economic and social infrastructure of this State and we agree that Western Australians deserve an outstanding airport.
Mr Brad Geatches, WAC Press Release 2 April 2008
Perth Airport is a vital element in Western Australia’s resources sector, providing a commuter hub for the many thousands of fly-in fly-out workers who are employed on resources projects in remote locations throughout the State. The new terminal for flights within Western Australia will provide these workers with a superior travel experience, with a good retail offering and easy access to price effective long term car parking.
We want Perth Airport to be a place which Western Australians are proud to call their own. That is why our plans will produce more than an airport. As well as new terminal buildings, we are looking at building at a range of facilities and features that will make Perth Airport a destination in its own right.
Mr Brad Geatches, WAC Press Release 1 May 2008
Perth Airport Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brad Geatches said the impact of the economic slowdown on aviation demand in Western Australia has been less than that experienced elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
WAC Press Release, 15 May 2009
Perth Airport has experienced the highest passenger growth rates of any Australia capital city airport, reporting a 6.1% increase in passenger numbers for the 2008/2009 financial year.
Over 9.7 million passengers travelled through Perth Airport during this period, an increase of 555,815 passengers over the previous financial year. International passenger growth stood at 4.2%, while domestic passenger growth of 6.7% was recorded.
WAC Press Release 23 July 2009
The approval of the new Master Plan is another important milestone for the company’s plans to redevelop Perth Airport.
We are pleased that our Master Plan has been approved and we are looking forward to implementing our plans to deliver facilities and services that all Western Australians will be proud of,” Mr Geatches said.
WAC Press Release, 3 November 2009
The press releases have mainly been fluff pieces about new shops and airline services since then.
Did someone say accountability?