Regional Airport Development Scheme
The Regional Airport Development Scheme will cease at the end of the 2012/13 financial year. No new applications will be invited under this Scheme. For further information about future funding options in upgrading airside (runway, apron, taxiways, lighting and animal proof fencing) infrastructure at regional airports please contact Regional Transport Programs, Department of Transport and Main Roads, rads@tmr.qld.gov.au or telephone 3338 4478.
Summary of funding for 2012–2013
The Regional Airport Development Scheme provides financial assistance to a maximum of 50% of the total cost of the approved project. The table below gives a summary of the projects approved for funding in the 2012–2013 financial year:
Local government area | Airport | Project description | Total project cost ($) |
|---|
Mornington Island |
Mornington island Aboriginal Shire Council |
Extension of the apron and re-seal the runway apron and taxiway. Strengthen the runway, apron and taxiway. |
$4.227 million |
Pormpuraaw |
Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council |
Repair pavement failures to the apron and taxiway and extend the apron and replace an 800m section of perimeter fencing |
$1.876 million |
Aurukun |
Aurukun Aboriginal Shire Council |
Reseal runway, apron and taxiway, upgrade airside drainage, install new lighting system and emergency generator. |
$1.255 million |
Northern Peninsula |
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council |
Apron and drainage improvements and widen turning nodes at the end of the runway. |
$155,000 |
Cooktown |
Cook Shire Council |
Replace a 120m section of drainage on the airside of the aerodrome |
$68,340 |
Karumba |
Carpentaria Shire Council |
Construct animal proof fencing (1.8m high) – boundary perimeter – 3.5km |
$225,390 |
Burketown |
Burke Shire Council |
Construct animal proof fencing (1.8m high) |
$286,000 |
Doomadgee |
Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council |
To upgrade electrical power system that supports airport lighting and install new generator for back-up |
$228,000 |
Outer Torres Strait Islands |
Torres Strait islands Shire Council |
Install runway lighting at Badu, Mabuiag, Boigu, Kubin, Yorke, Yam, Coconut, Darnley, Warraber, and Murray island Airports. Co-funded with Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA). |
$492,000 |
Total |
|
$10.508 million |
Contact us
Please contact the Regional Transport Programs team for further information about air transport services or projects.
Email: rads@tmr.qld.gov.au
Phone:3338 4478z
Fax: 3338 4600f
Regional Airport Develolpment Scheme (RADS)
Department of Transport and Main Roads
GPO Box 50, Brisbane Queensland 4000
zLocal call — Higher rates may apply outside local area or from mobile phones.
fSTD charges may apply.
