Merimbula Airport Runway Starter Extensions Stage 2

  • Project typeAssets and Technical Services
  • Project value$8.7m
  • Project scheduleIn progress
  • Completion Date30 December 2027
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Project Summary/background

Council is delivering Stage 2 of the Merimbula Airport Runaway Starter Extension project, with 80m being added to the starter extensions at each end of the Merimbula airport runway.

Purpose

The project will complete the full runway configuration identified in the Merimbula Airport Master Plan 2043. 

This will enable a greater range of aircraft to service the airport, particularly passenger airline aircraft which are increasing in size as airlines replace ageing aircraft.

The project also meets the requirement in the Development Approval, which stipulates that the works must be completed by 21 December 2030.

Funding 

NSW Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program - $5m

Commonwealth Government Regional Airports Program Round 4 - $3.778m 

Community Strategic Plan (CSP) link

This project aligns with Bega Valley Shire Council Community Strategic Plan 2040 through part B of the ‘Plan’ – ‘Our Economy’ page 19; Strategy B.5 ‘Our key industries are resilient and strong’

Location

Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula, Merimbula 2548  View Map

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