AIRPORT REDEVELOPMENT

In 2010, Council completed Stage 1 of the infrastructure upgrade works at Ballarat Airport. Stage 1 works included:

• A new international standard runway lighting system which can be pilot activated
• Installation of a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) – a visual aid that provides guidance information to assist pilots maintain the correct runway approach
• Installation of a new water main and fibre optic conduit along Airport Access Road
• Construction of 400 metres of new taxiway alongside runway 18/36 (Ballarat’s primary runway)
• 820 metres of drainage to prepare land within the Airport precinct for future development in line with the Ballarat Aerodrome Masterplan 2004 – 2014
• Remote access to the Ballarat weather station for pilots
• Fencing in some areas of the airport precinct

In 2011, Council will be undertaking Stage 2 of the infrastructure upgrade works. This project has already commence and works will include:

• Further installation of water mains and fibre optic conduit and cable
• Installation of fire services infrastructure
• Further stormwater and drainage works
• Installation and upgrade of electrical infrastructure
• Installation of sewerage lines and pumps
• Construction of a new apron area
• Installation of taxiway lighting
• An extension of the airside security fence
• Construction of a new road within the aviation precinct
• Construction of car parking areas
• Construction of a hangar
• Resealing of runway 18/36

The infrastructure upgrade project is being supported by funding in the order $3.4 million through the State Government and Regional Development Victoria.