South East Melbourne Airport

Securing support and beginning the early planning for an international airport for the region is key to securing long term growth and prosperity for the region.

Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) said in a submission to the Federal Government a new airport would promote competition, create jobs, boost the economy and help deliver a net zero future for the aviation sector.

A new airport for south east Melbourne is not just a stand-alone project; it’s an integral part of a broader ambitious vision to secure the region’s future as a significant Australian economic hub, complete with jobs, housing, community infrastructure, arts, culture, a renewable energy industry, advanced manufacturing and tourism.

In its submission to the 2023 Aviation Green Paper, GSEM stresses the pivotal role communities play in maximising Australia’s aviation sector potential and the need for a long-term vision for infrastructure projects that deliver growth and sustainability.

Greater South East Melbourne is a gateway to tourism and trade and will also support further growth and competition in these sectors.

An international freight and passenger airport near world-renowned tourist attractions such as Phillip Island, the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, the rich agricultural areas of Gippsland, and the Mornington Peninsula would deliver:

·       Victorian fresh produce to markets in Asia

·       vital manufactured products to overseas and interstate markets quickly and on time

·       greater access and ensure the tourism sector remains competitive by maximising tourists’ time on the ground

·       thousands of jobs in the construction and aviation sectors

·       potentially Australia’s first fully sustainable airport.