Seven regional airstrips within the Parkes electorate will receive a total of more than $1.6 million through round 11 of the Federal Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said in remote parts of New South Wales, airstrips and aerodromes provided critical access to everything from emergency care and disaster response, to provision of connections with other communities.
“Some communities in North-West New South Wales are a long way from help in times of emergency,” Mr Chaffey said.
“A working, safe and accessible airstrip is not a luxury, it is absolutely essential, particularly as we approach another flood and bushfire season.
“I am pleased to see that the Brewarrina, Goodooga, Lake Cargelligo, Wilcannia, Tibooburra, Warren and Lightning Ridge airports and aerodromes have been included in the Federal Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program, and I look forward to seeing these projects implemented.”
The successful applicants for the Federal Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program in the Parkes electorate are:
- Brewarrina Shire Council – $1,228,000 for the Brewarrina and Goodooga Aerodromes
- Brewarrina Aerodrome – rectify and re-seal taxiway and apron
- Goodooga Aerodrome – runway, taxiway and apron re-seal
- for both aerodromes – line-marking, replacement Pilot Activated Lighting, and LED illuminated wind direction indicator
- Lachlan Council – $150,197 for the Lake Cargelligo Airport
- Upgrade lighting to LED, upgrade electrical, and install backup generator
- Central Darling Shire Council – $118,901 for Wilcannia Aerodrome
- Installation of disability accessible toilet facility, water tank, and back-up generator
- Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure – $113,572 for Tibooburra Aerodrome
- Widening of existing taxiway to accommodate RFDS
- Warren Shire Council – $50,589 for Warren Airport
- Upgrade of animal exclusion fence, development of circling required navigation performance (RNP) procedure and improvement to drainage
- Walgett Shire Council – $13,500 for Lightning Ridge Airport
- Supply and installation of apron light to improve visibility and operational safety.