Draft master plan for Darwin International Airport ready for public viewing

THE public has 60 days to respond to the preliminary draft master plan and environment strategy for Darwin International Airport

The public has 60 days to respond to the preliminary draft master plan and environment strategy for Darwin International Airport which was released on Tuesday. Picture: Julianne Osborne

THE public has 60 days to respond to the preliminary draft master plan and environment strategy for Darwin International Airport.

The draft was released on Tuesday.

The public has until June 6 to respond.

DIA chief executive officer Ian Kew said an airport is more than just a place for planes and runways.

“Darwin International Airport 2017 Master Plan is both a regulatory requirement and an important strategic planning tool that outlines our vision for projected growth over the next 20 years,” he said.

“It is a blueprint that guides longer-range infrastructure investments while giving us the flexibility to adapt to emerging trends.

“At the same time, the master plan helps stakeholders understand the diversity of our business and our development plans by setting out the rationale for multiple land use precincts covering aviation, commercial, tourism, retail and conservation.

“Certainly our primary business is looking after passengers, freight, roads, carparks, security, arrival and departure halls and baggage carousels.

“At a high level, we might equally be described as providing critical transport infrastructure, an aviation gateway or as a profitable Australian business.

“At DIA, however, we prefer to see ourselves as a provider of services and experiences.”

▼ Written comments should be submitted by June 6 by mail at PO Box 40996, Casuarina NT 0811 or by email to [e-mail]. They can also be delivered to 1 Fenton Court, Eaton, NT 0820.