With the proposed Melbourne Airport Rail Link not set to open until the end of the decade, there are renewed calls for better buses to get passengers and workers to the tarmac from Sunbury.
In September, the state and federal governments revealed the business case for the rail link, to allow trains to run between Sunshine and the Airport.
The business case revealed new details about the rail link, including plans for a station at the airport.
In a statement regarding the rail link, Melbourne Airport said it was supportive of calls to improve local bus services, including an extension of the 901 Smartbus from the airport to Sunbury.
Sunbury Residents Association president Graham Williams said the organisation would welcome any enhanced bus services to the airport for residents.
“Sunbury residents returning to Melbourne Airport after travelling often struggle to get a cab home due to the close distance and there are very few alternatives,” Mr Williams said.
“It would potentially reduce congestion on what are already challenging road conditions.”
Melbourne Airport chief of ground transport Jai McDermott said better bus networks would make it more convenient for its workforce to get to their jobs each day.
“It also supports our recruitment efforts by unlocking other members of the workforce who may be looking for a job at the airport but have the obstacle of getting there via public transport,” he said.
