- Planning for the future
infrastructure needs of the Busselton Margaret River Airport takes off with
$250,000 business case
- Cook Labor
Government commits $127,000 towards business case for the expansion of the
regional facility, with funding contributions from the City of Busselton
and other South West local governments
- Builds on
significant investment in the development of the facility
The
Cook Government has announced the commencement of further planning for the
long-term infrastructure needs of the Busselton Margaret River Airport, on the
back of strong passenger growth and the potential for additional services.
The
$250,000 business case will assess the long-term demand and asset
sustainability of the facility, with a focus on the passenger terminal and
supporting infrastructure.
The State Government will
allocate $127,000 towards the business case,
which will be complemented by funding
from the City of Busselton and other local governments in the South West.
The
City of Busselton will lead the procurement of a consultant to carry out the
business case work. The South West Development Commission will provide strategic
oversight by chairing the working group that will offer direction on the
development of the business case.
Factors
that will be considered to form a recommendation on investment into potential
future infrastructure include passenger and tourism growth, current
infrastructure, economic impact, sustainability and funding strategies.
To
support this work, the City of Busselton is undertaking a full review and
update of the Busselton Margaret River Airport Master Plan.
This
comes after significant State Government support to secure direct flights
between Busselton and Melbourne last year, which have unlocked new
opportunities for investment and job creation.
Comments attributed to Regional Development
Minister Don Punch:
"The
success of the Jetstar service and FIFO charters has enabled the Cook
Government to partner with the City of Busselton to develop a business case for
further development of the Busselton Margaret River Airport.
"This airport is an asset for the South West region and it is great to
see this business case supported by the local governments of the region."
