Chains/Locks gone
Sorry Kaz
But the only reason for locks on gates was to restrict and inconvenience operators and stakeholders at airport. Couldn't have hangar owners having easy and required access to there taxiways. Thankfully the locked gates never hindered an emergency. IT was all about 'control'. The hoons and thieves just came in at terminal gate that never had a chain. So security was not the issue. Even the BOM guys were stuffed around with access to their own radar.
There's bigger issues. Aerodrome and taxiways complying with CASA Regs???????? It will take $$$$$$$$$$$ and Moira Shire won't put the hand in the pocket. Unfortunately previous shire staff listened to the wrong person who thinks he knows all about GA - and now they know better and it will COST. Least now taxiways and airside are clear so we can safely negotiate.