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19th Mar 2010, 06:02
From Perth Now:
Mineral boom prompts Federal Transport approval for fly-in fly-out upgrade | Perth Now (http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/mineral-boom-prompts-federal-transport-approval-for-fly-in-fly-out-upgrade/story-e6frg2r3-1225842921796)
Mineral boom prompts Federal Transport approval for fly-in fly-out upgrade From: AAP March 19, 2010 12:48PM
THE economically important Jandakot airport in Western Australia has received approval for extensions to help it cope with the mineral boom.
A fourth runway will be built as part of more than $60 million of construction which also includes new hangars and larger taxiing areas for planes.
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese approved the aviation part of the plan but passed final approval of commercial facilities at the airport to Environment Minister Peter Garrett.
The airport handles much of the ``fly-in fly-out'' transport of the mining sector in the boom state.
Jandakot is also home to emergency services including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and fire fighters.
``I have approved the Master Plan for Jandakot Airport for the expansion of aviation facilities,'' Mr Albanese said in a statement.
The plan locks the airport into significant commitments regarding community consultation and environmental protection.
``The airport must work closely with the community to minimise any impacts from development, including from aircraft noise, construction and increased road traffic,'' Mr Albanese said.
AAP
Mineral boom prompts Federal Transport approval for fly-in fly-out upgrade | Perth Now (http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/mineral-boom-prompts-federal-transport-approval-for-fly-in-fly-out-upgrade/story-e6frg2r3-1225842921796)
Mineral boom prompts Federal Transport approval for fly-in fly-out upgrade From: AAP March 19, 2010 12:48PM
THE economically important Jandakot airport in Western Australia has received approval for extensions to help it cope with the mineral boom.
A fourth runway will be built as part of more than $60 million of construction which also includes new hangars and larger taxiing areas for planes.
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese approved the aviation part of the plan but passed final approval of commercial facilities at the airport to Environment Minister Peter Garrett.
The airport handles much of the ``fly-in fly-out'' transport of the mining sector in the boom state.
Jandakot is also home to emergency services including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and fire fighters.
``I have approved the Master Plan for Jandakot Airport for the expansion of aviation facilities,'' Mr Albanese said in a statement.
The plan locks the airport into significant commitments regarding community consultation and environmental protection.
``The airport must work closely with the community to minimise any impacts from development, including from aircraft noise, construction and increased road traffic,'' Mr Albanese said.
AAP