NSW

James Robertson

James Robertson is a Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Take-off... The final document standing in the way of construction of an airport at Badgerys Creek has been signed.

All clear for Sydney Airport ... finally

After decades of abortive studies, plans and statements of intention, the federal government will on Monday sign off on what it says is the final piece of paper clearing the way for construction to begin on Sydney's second airport.

An artist's impression of WestConnex entry and exit in Haberfield.

Ramps ditched, tunnels widened under new WestConnex design

The final stage of the WestConnex motorway project, linking the M4 and M5 motorways, will be widened from three to four lanes in each direction and exit and entry ramps at Camperdown in Sydney's inner west ditched, under revised design plans.