GRP, achievement, hahahahaha. Met him and discussed issues, brick wall. No real understanding of aviation priorities. Ppl with no real background. It was really unrealistic to expect true industry support. Nice try but no cigar.

Good luck to the Tyabb crew, I hope it all cones together, this airport really deserves support.

Regardless of the colour of the government, this area is an important regional aviation resources and should be upgraded to meet demand for sub metro requirements.

HD

It was looking to be going well today!

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bc_j400/tyabbrunway.jpg

Is the grass on the west side still usable or have the drainage works messed it up?

Kaz

That's rather encouraging to see a vibrant GA community.:ok:

That image doesn't show the taxiway works from the apron up to the 01 holding point is now "boxed out" almost ready for surfacing.

35R looks nice.

Dash 8/ATR services to satisfy the massive SE Melbourne market??

Where am I going to sit for the next airshow?

Still NO CASH
 

Just chatting at ymmb today to a Tyabb commitee member who mentioned that they still hadn't received any CASH, was also mentioned that any un authorised works commenced without written authorisation was in breach of the payment guidelines,,I noticed in a previous post that someone from Tyabb jumped on here saying how good it all was, also noticed was the NO REPLY as to the "no cash received" question asked ?
So once again, despite all assurances, has there been any payment made from the government fund to the club ???

Latest advice about the State Government which might throw some light on the Tyabb situation is that the Treasury has kicked every Department in the backside over their spending and revenues.

For example, Parks Victoria has been told to extract much more rent from all its clients. I would guess similar strictures apply to grants, etc.

A bit like Sunfish, I hear that the Andrews Govt wants to return as much unspent money as possible from the Regional Aviation Fund to General Revenue.

I hear that some but not necessarily all previously approved applications will be funded, but then its all over.

Maybe they need as much money as they can get to pay the cancellation fee for the East-West link. The construction companies & project managers may be amenable to getting other work in lieu. But 2 of the partners in the East West Consortium are overseas financial institutions and they just want the money.

I did say I would get back with an update after the Avalon airshow. There is good news and bad news. Well, only one bit of good news really. With almost nobody left in Vic government looking after aviation at least the lady now tasked with this within the Department of Business and Innovation actually understands aviation and is a commercial pilot.

The bad news: nobody fronted up at the Airports Association meeting so we are no further forward there. As far as the Regional Aviation Fund goes I would concur with what is posted above- those applications currently approved should (may) get the funding. And it’s even possible a couple already lodged but not approved will get something. But either way the government is looking to get every possible cent back to fund other commitments. Again I can’t comment on Tyabb because I don’t have any information.

And aviation is a long, long, long way down the governments list of ThingsWeMustGetDone. Melbourne airport rail link- good luck. Avalon airport railhead or other assistance, unlikely in the extreme. But grade separation for urban level crossings- now you’re talking.

;)CASH you mean cash? does a little man in a grey pin strip suit, a green eye shade and a Gladstone bag rock up with folding stuff? nup haven't seen any CASH, but the cheque,s are on time and welcome, your concern is comforting, thanks, I will keep an eye out for the man in the grey suit.

Great News
 

Great the hear that the money's flowing freely, it's a great airport, look forward to the works and development completion. Such a friendly aero club.