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Local state politicians from both sides have reinforced the need for a curfew once Badgerys Creek airport becomes operational. Wollondilly MP Jai Rowell was one of the main MPs pushing for the curfew and urged his federal Liberal colleagues to place restrictions on flights going in and out of the facility. He said what’s good enough for inner Sydney, was good enough for the south-west. “If there isn’t going to be a curfew at Badgerys Creek, then why is there one in Sydney Airport,” he said. “The decision to build an airport at Badgerys Creek has already been made but there is no curfew proposed. “I think that’s wrong, particularly when we have an existing airport that has its number of flights capped.” Mr Rowell said he and other MPs whose areas would be directly affected by the new airport, were recently briefed by the deputy Prime Minister’s office. Mr Rowell was less than satisfied with the outcome. “I can’t say with confidence that all my fears are allayed,” he said. “The plan will be for a 24/7 airport and I have major concerns for the impacts that will have on Wollondilly, the Hume region and the broader Macarthur region.” Macquarie Fields MP Anoulack Chanthivong (Labor) agreed with Mr Rowell. “If a curfew is good enough for inner western Sydney, it’s good enough for south west Sydney,” he said. “We want to make sure that major infrastructure projects don’t have a significant impact on the lifestyle of residents.” Camden MP Chris Patterson also said he believed Badgerys Creek airport should be subject to the same conditions as the existing Sydney facility. Campbelltown MP Greg Warren said he was hopeful “community concerns would be taken seriously”.

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