tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980386376872919931.post786943360036458307..comments2023-10-29T00:09:34.977+11:00Comments on A State of Mind: Flying into TroubleMr Tiedthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655292171719390972noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980386376872919931.post-88283113671977724372011-04-09T09:26:51.498+10:002011-04-09T09:26:51.498+10:00So what's the problem if there's no SSA - ...So what's the problem if there's no SSA - particularly one in western Sydney?<br /><br />There is no doubt that such an airport particularly at BC would bring an intolerable addition air pollution load to western Sydney which is already burdened by poor air quality. <br /><br />This is before we get to the issues of noise pollution, cost effectiveness etc etc.<br /><br />My experience of more than 20 years being involved in this issue is that only people keen on this airport are those who live in leafy eastern and northern suburbs far away from the areas that would be affected by the flights they fondly imagine will be still affordable by the time the airport is functional.albert rosshttp://albertross.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980386376872919931.post-72514839368397156962011-04-08T17:24:41.374+10:002011-04-08T17:24:41.374+10:00High Speed Rail - paid for by Stamp Duty as people...High Speed Rail - paid for by Stamp Duty as people move into and develop (either low density or otherwise) other urban centres connected to Sydney but not in Sydney, when they can commute to the CBD within 1 hr.<br />The logical option in the medium term is to replace intercity services to some parts which already have developed passengers with better high speed (e.g. South-West to Canberra, North to Newcastle).<br /><br />Also if you look at Japan they run high-speed and also run more frequently stopping trains on the same line... which makes the investments more viable.<br /><br />Another thing is if High Speed was available for example from Campbelltown/Liverpool/Springwood/Penrith/Parramatta/Hornsby-City, it would get used and paid for by a portion of regular commuters who live outside the 30 minute commute zone.Pete Dhttp://www.xls.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980386376872919931.post-35236505218555689582011-04-06T23:17:14.535+10:002011-04-06T23:17:14.535+10:00Thanks for that prophecy of gloom, captain cynical...Thanks for that prophecy of gloom, captain cynical... your position appears to be 'its too big, complicated and requires too much long term planning, therefore assume it'll never happen.'<br /><br />Perhaps I'm naive, but i believe a competent government should not only capable of delivering on big projects, but is entitled to.Calvinographynoreply@blogger.com