AUSTRALIA | The importance of the Southern Enterprise Corridor and its impact on national economic interests has been highlighted in new data.
Sydney Airport has highlighted the national economic importance of the Southern Enterprise Corridor as new analysis by SGS Economics and Planning, which was presented at a Committee for Sydney forum.
The corridor links Port Botany, Sydney Airport and Tech Central, bringing together global gateways, industrial land and access to labour in one highly integrated system that underpins trade, freight, tourism and high-value employment.
Few cities have this level of integration between an airport, a port and a major economic centre in such close proximity, making the corridor a key source of productivity and a competitive advantage for Sydney and Australia.
“This corridor is one of Sydney's greatest economic assets, and right now it's under pressure. Once freight and industry are pushed away from the port and airport, efficiency drops, costs rise, and supply chains become harder to run. That's the real risk here,” said Sydney Airport CEO Scott Charlton.
He said the focus should be on strengthening the performance of the existing system.
“The opportunity is to build on what already works, ensuring planning and investment decisions support the industries and connectivity that underpin it.”
Sydney Airport commissioned the research alongside the Committee for Sydney, with SGS Economics and Planning providing analysis to better understand the corridor’s economic contribution and long-term potential.
The analysis shows the corridor contributes around AUD 33.5 billion in annual economic output, highlighting its national scale and significance.
The forum has brought together representatives from government, aviation, freight, ports, property and education, and forms part of a broader Committee for Sydney series examining Greater Sydney’s economic future.
Sydney Airport has also welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to accelerating the development and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Australia.
The newly announced package in the Federal budget included a commitment to introduce a low-carbon liquid fuel demand-side measure, developed in consultation with industry, and confirms the introduction of the Cleaner Fuels Program to support local SAF production.
“SAF is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise Australian sovereign capability and reduce our reliance on imported liquid fuels. SAF can be made in Australia, using Australian feedstocks, helping create and sustain Australian jobs,” said Charlton.
“The commitment to a SAF demand-side measure alongside the Cleaner Fuels Program represents significant and meaningful progress toward building an Australian SAF industry, enhancing our long-term fuel security and resilience.”
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