Bairnsdale Airport - Rehabilitation of Taxiway and Hangar Apron

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Council has commenced planning for the rehabilitation of the Bairnsdale airport taxiway and hangar apron.

Extensive pavement improvement work is required on the large apron in front of the hangar precinct and taxiway C. The airport apron is the area where the aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refuelled, boarded, or maintained. This apron is not open to the public. The improvement work can no longer be completed in the scheduled maintenance program.

The proposed works will improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers, the delivery of goods and services and better meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services.

Objective and scope:

This project is to rehabilitate the apron and taxiway. The design work will include -

  • site investigations
  • drainage investigations
  • survey, and
  • detailed design of a compliant apron and taxiway

Consultation and community engagement

Monthly project updates will be published in the tab below.



To read more about the Bairnsdale Airport, click on one of the links below -

Bairnsdale Airport - Runway Extension and Lighting Upgrade

Bairnsdale Airport - Air Ambulance Transfer Facility

Bairnsdale Airport (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)



Please click on the Project Updates tab below to follow the progress of this project. Information will be updated regularly as it becomes available, if you would like to stay up to date, please subscribe.

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Council has commenced planning for the rehabilitation of the Bairnsdale airport taxiway and hangar apron.

Extensive pavement improvement work is required on the large apron in front of the hangar precinct and taxiway C. The airport apron is the area where the aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refuelled, boarded, or maintained. This apron is not open to the public. The improvement work can no longer be completed in the scheduled maintenance program.

The proposed works will improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers, the delivery of goods and services and better meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services.

Objective and scope:

This project is to rehabilitate the apron and taxiway. The design work will include -

  • site investigations
  • drainage investigations
  • survey, and
  • detailed design of a compliant apron and taxiway

Consultation and community engagement

Monthly project updates will be published in the tab below.



To read more about the Bairnsdale Airport, click on one of the links below -

Bairnsdale Airport - Runway Extension and Lighting Upgrade

Bairnsdale Airport - Air Ambulance Transfer Facility

Bairnsdale Airport (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)



Please click on the Project Updates tab below to follow the progress of this project. Information will be updated regularly as it becomes available, if you would like to stay up to date, please subscribe.

Should you wish to search for other projects in your town, simply type the town name in the search bar.


  • 19 December 2024

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    The detail design is complete.

    We are now advocating for the necessary funding to bring this project to fruition.

    In the meantime, conversations with the user groups continue, and we will continue to work diligently to secure the resources required to achieve our shared vision.

    Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

  • 28 June 2024

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    Final designs are progressing. Tender for construction will be advised following the Council election caretaker period.

    Public Notice: 2024 Council Election (eastgippsland.vic.gov.au)

  • Project Update - 15 February 2024

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    The development of the detailed design is progressing well.

    Following the completion of the detailed design, tender for construction will be released. This is anticipated to be towards the end of April or early May 2024.

    Affected hangar operators will be communicated with prior to any construction works commencing.

  • Project Update - 8 January 2024

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    The rehabilitation of the Bairnsdale airport taxiway and hanger apron is progressing well.

    Survey and geotechnical investigations were completed prior to Christmas and the consultants are working on the detailed design.

    Further updates will be made available once received by Council.

Page last updated: 19 Dec 2024, 09:16 AM