August 5th, 2024New direction endorsed for Ballarat airport
The Ballarat City Council has endorsed a new strategic direction for the regional city’s airport.
The council adopted the Ballarat Airport Strategy and Master Plan 2024 at its recent scheduled July meeting, setting out a clear vision ahead for the Ballarat Airport.
The document outlines key strategic objectives for the airport including plans to:
- Pursue revenue opportunities
- Ensure safety and compliance
- Plan for infrastructure upgrades
- Identify development constraints
- Safeguard airport operations; and
- Consider emerging aviation technologies
During earlier consultation the council had heard that the community and industry are supportive of improving the airport’s capability to allow for increased services for the region, but cautious to ensure noise levels are not impacting nearby residents.
The council also requested a future report considering the alignment of existing heritage overlays with future plans for the airport huts.
The full Strategy and Master Plan can be read on the City of Ballarat’s website.
