Port Macquarie Airport: Tenders open for construction on taxiway, pavement
Construction companies have the opportunity to apply for the tender for the next phase of Port Macquarie Airport upgrades.
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Tender applications are open for the major redevelopment of Port Macquarie Airport’s 12-year upgrade masterplan.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council lodged the application to construct a parallel taxiway on the airport’s main runway, with the NSW Northern Region Planning Panel reviewing it in mid-2021.
Council has been working through the planning and detailed design pre-construction phase of the project since 2017 to deliver a new light aircraft parallel taxiway, and they are now ready to find a builder to take on the work.
In addition to the airport masterplan — which outlines the project — is also supported by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) who recommended the provision of a parallel taxiway through its airspace review process.
The construction of the taxiway and the renewal of the existing general aviation (GA) taxiway and apron pavements will enhance the safety, access and operational efficiency of the airport.
The council’s group manager commercial and business services, Ashley Grummitt, said that work will commence in July, 2022 — following the appointment of a contractor.
“In 2017, council awarded a tender for the planning and design of a parallel taxiway at Port Macquarie Airport,” he said.
“The project was identified as a key component of the ongoing development of the airport, as set out in the Airport Master Plan.
“Now that the planning and design is complete, council is poised to start work on construction of the taxiway, which will reduce runway occupancy times for light aircraft when taxiing prior to takeoff and following landing.”
Mr Grummitt said the airport will continue to operate as normal until the upgrades get underway.
“For the time being, larger passenger aircraft will continue to taxi to and from the terminal building on the runway,” she said.
“Future stages of the plan will ultimately cater for all aircraft as the airport continues to develop to support our rapidly growing Port Macquarie-Hastings region.”
The project is funded by the Australian Government and local council.
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