Like any other major city, Sydney must deal with everyday issues posing concerns for myself and citizens alike. For example, everyday issues our government has to deal with include: the environment, transportation, and deciding whether to build a second airport. The first issue for Sydney is the pollution. Due to the numerous vehicles and infrastructure releasing chemicals into the atmosphere, it is no doubt that our environment is highly contaminated. As a result the government is taking action through the 2030 Sydney sustainability plan. Through innovation and new partnerships, Sydney is making its own operations more sustainable and supporting residents and businesses to adopt sustainable practices. Another issue that I have to deal with from day to day is the transportation. I think that Sydney needs an integrated public transport network to drive a sustainable, live able and viable future especially during this time of climate change, and the growing demand for transport resources and reduced oil reserves. Lastly, I feel that the decision whether to build a second airport in Sydney is another major issue that must be dealt with. It’s estimated to cost between $6 and $8 billion and governments of the past 30 years have not pursued the issue beyond preliminary investigations. Over the last 20 years domestic flights through Sydney more than doubled to nearly 27 million and international passengers increased from 8 million to 15 million in the same period. Personally, I believe that a second airport would boost the economy and allow much more tourists to visit this great city.
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