Sydney Airport has officially named a new bridge in the precinct after Nigel Love, one of Australia’s greatest aviation pioneers.
Sydney Airport chief executive Kerrie Mather unveiled the new name alongside a plaque at a special event on Tuesday.
“Nearly 100 years ago, Nigel Love transformed a bullock paddock into Sydney Airport, which is now one of the world’s oldest continually operating airports and Australia’s international gateway,’’ she said.
“Growing from a single passenger in November 1919, Sydney Airport now welcomes more than 40 million passengers a year, contributes more than $30 billion to the economy and generates 29,000 jobs across 800 businesses at the airport.
“Nigel Love was a great visionary and we’re proud to continue to deliver on his vision of fostering the ongoing growth of aviation to benefit Sydney, NSW and Australia.”
One of Nigel Love’s sons, John Love, attended the ceremony honouring his father.
“Naming the bridge after our father, grandfather and great grandfather is very significant for our family,” he said.
“The Nigel Love Bridge recognises him as the founder of the airport, symbolises his vision from some 100 years ago and is a reminder of the contribution he made to aviation.”
