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Balgo Hill (Wirrimanu) Airport Renewal works

Balgo Hill, Wirrimanu

Overview

  • Aviation

    Project type

  • $3.6 million More info

    Total budget

  • In Planning

    Project phase

  • Department of Transport

    Lead agency

The Balgo Hill (Wirrimanu) Airport runway upgrade project involves runway re-sheeting, new perimeter fencing and an upgrade of the airport lighting system to improve accessibility and safety.

This project is part of the State Government's Aboriginal Community Airstrips Renewal Program (ACARP), which aims to ensure airstrips at remote Aboriginal communities are maintained and can safely support flights connecting people to critical services including essential health care.

Find more information on the Aboriginal Community Airstrips Renewal Program here.

This project will be delivered by the Department of Transport in partnership with the Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation.

Benefits

  • Safe and operational airstrips for the delivery of essential goods, health care and emergency services.
  • Training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal Businesses and local Aboriginal people during construction and through ongoing maintenance work.

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