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Brisbane’s new runway was one of the largest aviation construction projects undertaken in Australia.
Work on the site began in 2012 with the major stages of construction completed in mid-2020, ready for the runway to be officially opened on Sunday 12 July 2020.
It has been estimated by 2035 the new runway will lead to the creation of 7,800 new jobs and contribute an additional $5 billion in annual economic benefit to the region. For our community of travellers this project will also lead to a greater choice in airlines, destinations and flight times.
This new runway is a key piece of infrastructure that will enable the continued growth of Brisbane, our region and the nation. Furthermore the new runway will enable Brisbane Airport to better meet the demands of the community it serves, now and for future generations.
Explore more about Brisbane's new runway below.
Building Brisbane's new runway - a documentary
The new runway is delivering multiple benefits for Brisbane, Queensland and Australia and will continue to do so long after its opening in 2020.
Find out more about the three stages required to build the new runway - site preparation, design and construction.
Review the final Environmental Impact Statement and Major Development Plan for Brisbane's New Runway.