District Council of Grant commenced (09-May-2019) Mount Gambier Airport's AUD9.2 million (USD6.4 million) upgrade project. Details include:
- Upgrade project us comprised of four main components:
- Runway extension;
- Construction of a heavy aircraft apron;
- Airfield ground lighting upgrade;
- Terminal expansion;
- Heenan Earthworks appointed as lead contractor for runway and heavy apron works, with both projects scheduled for completion in Oct-2019;
- Terminal expansion works due to commence late 2019 with concepts and consultation being undertaken over the next six months;
- Ashley Halliday Architects appointed to lead the design of the terminal in late 2018, with the entire project due for completion in Dec-2020. [more - original PR]