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26th Apr 2024, 01:29
Media release from the federal minister + others: https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/c-king/media-release/now-boarding-bendigo-airports-new-terminal
Bendigo Airport's new terminal and business park officially opens today, providing an economic boost to the region.
The almost $12 million project is a joint initiative between all three levels of government, with the Albanese and Allan Labor Government's investing $4.5 million each and the City of Greater Bendigo contributing $3 million.
The terminal-which is approximately four times larger than the previous building-includes new check-in facilities and departure lounge, upgraded restrooms, provision for future security screening, and an indoor arrival area and baggage collection.
The project also features a 183-space carpark along with an expanded apron that can fit two 70-seat aircraft, allowing the airport to include new airlines and future flights to new destinations.
Bendigo's emergency services facilities have been bolstered through the addition of a new helipad that can accommodate a wide array of emergency service helicopters, such as flood and fire response, as well as military and police activity.
This was funded by a separate grant of $300,000 from the Albanese Government's Regional Airports Program.
A special feature of the airport is the landscaping and interpretive signage prepared by Djandak. Djaara woman Timani Nicholls-Moore provided cultural and creative direction around the garden design, and together with Djaara man Andrew Saunders provided cultural advice for the signage.
For more information on the expanded Bendigo Airport visit: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/building-and-business/bendigo-airport (https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/building-and-business/bendigo-airport)
Bendigo Airport's new terminal and business park officially opens today, providing an economic boost to the region.
The almost $12 million project is a joint initiative between all three levels of government, with the Albanese and Allan Labor Government's investing $4.5 million each and the City of Greater Bendigo contributing $3 million.
The terminal-which is approximately four times larger than the previous building-includes new check-in facilities and departure lounge, upgraded restrooms, provision for future security screening, and an indoor arrival area and baggage collection.
The project also features a 183-space carpark along with an expanded apron that can fit two 70-seat aircraft, allowing the airport to include new airlines and future flights to new destinations.
Bendigo's emergency services facilities have been bolstered through the addition of a new helipad that can accommodate a wide array of emergency service helicopters, such as flood and fire response, as well as military and police activity.
This was funded by a separate grant of $300,000 from the Albanese Government's Regional Airports Program.
A special feature of the airport is the landscaping and interpretive signage prepared by Djandak. Djaara woman Timani Nicholls-Moore provided cultural and creative direction around the garden design, and together with Djaara man Andrew Saunders provided cultural advice for the signage.
For more information on the expanded Bendigo Airport visit: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/building-and-business/bendigo-airport (https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/building-and-business/bendigo-airport)