Canberra Airport's master plan rejected
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The Canberra Airport has 180 days to submit a new draft master plan. (ABC News: Penny McLintock)
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has knocked back Canberra Airport's draft master plan.
The plan proposed the airport operate as a freight hub with an increase in the number of night-time flights.
In a statement, Mr Albanese said the plan did not provide enough detail on how it would expand operations and how surrounding areas will support the airport's proposed growth.
"The public have the right to know how this development could impact on their homes and the airport's response to these concerns has been inadequate," he said.
"I am confident these matters can be worked through with Canberra Airport to ensure the draft master plan is revised appropriately and the public is provided a further opportunity to comment on the future directions of this critical facility."
A spokesman for Canberra Airport says it will immediately review Mr Albanese's reasons for rejecting the plan.
He said it will take time to consider but the airport is confident the matters of concern can be worked through satisfactorily.
The Canberra Airport has 180 days to submit a new draft plan.
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