Sixty regional airports will receive a share of $41.2 million in federal funding to help the aviation industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack announced funding for the projects this week under round 1 of the Regional Airports Program.
They include $4.5 million for a project to extend the runway at Merimbula airport (owned by the Bega Valley Shire Council) and $5 million for a runway upgrade project at the Ballarat Airport (owned by the Ballarat City Council),
The Upper Hunter Shire Council will receive $3 million for a runway resealing and reconstruction project at the Scone airport.
In its 2019-20 Budget, the Federal Government committed $100 million over four years to help regional airport owners deliver safer runways, taxiways, and other safety upgrades such as new fencing and safety equipment.
For more information on the program and a list of the successful applicants, click here.