Wheatbelt receives vital funding for airports
July 03, 2019 at 11:14 AM
The Wheatbelt has secured $264,207 in funding for regional and remote airports through the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS). The funding scheme is delivered by the Department of Transport.
Funding will assist the completion of various projects including planning, patient transfer facilities and upgrades to runways and parking areas. The following airports received funding;
|
Airport |
Project |
RADS Funding |
|
Jurien Bay |
Produce an Airport Master Plan |
$12,393 |
|
Narembeen |
Upgrade RFDS patient transfer facility and reseal aircraft turning areas, taxiway and aircraft parking area |
$55,240 |
|
Narrogin |
Construct an asphalt apron for water bomber aircraft |
$40,000 |
|
Northam |
Upgrade of runway edge and taxiway lighting; and Reconstruct taxiway for water bomber aircraft |
$146,589 |
|
Wagin |
Second seal on taxiway and parking area |
$9,985 |
The Wheatbelt has more than 54 airports and airstrips, continued investment through funding streams such as RADS supports and assists to develop the aviation industry within the region.
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