The public comment period for Darwin International Aiport's 2009 Preliminary Draft Master Plan and the 2009 Preliminary Draft Airport Environment Strategy closed on 14 October 2009.
Darwin International Airport Pty Ltd (DIA) obtained a 50-year lease, plus 49-year option from the Commonwealth of Australia to manage and develop Darwin International Airport under the Airports Act 1996. DIA is also a joint-user airport under the Airport Act, and a joint-user deed with the Department of Defence governs the co-located operation of DIA and Royal Australian Airport (RAAF) Base Darwin. The Airports Act requires Darwin International Airport to have in place a Master Plan and and Airport Environment strategy that is reviewed every 5 years.
The 2009 Master Plan (MP) and the 2009 Airport Environment Strategy (AES) retain the fundamental concepts of the 1999 and 2004 MP and AES. The changes that have been made largely reflect:
- the developing aviation industry structure with low cost carriers, the Darwin hubbing strategy and projected growth of aviation activity;
- the evolving airport business, the needs of business partners and community requirements;
- the potential to diversify airport income by expanding the property portfolio;
- the sharpened focus on achieving more measurable environmental results.
The 20-year MP provides a 2029 development concept for long-term development for DIA as an airport with an optimal mix of aeronautical and non-aeronautical uses. The MP assists and encourages progressive, orderly and strong growth of the airport land.
The AES outlines how DIA will build on its enviornmental achievements and how DIA continues to put systems in place to meet the environmental aspirations over the next 5 years and into beyond. The AES provides the mechanisms to both better manage the enviornmental risks, and further integrate and embed sustainable environmental management into every aspect of the airport.
In accordance with Section 79 and 124 of the Airports Act 1996 public comment was sought on both the Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2009 and Preliminary Draft Airport Environment Strategy 2009 for a period of 60 business days.
Public comment on both documents closed on Wednesday 14 October 2009.
DIA is currently reviewing all comments recieved. Once reviewed DIA will submit the plan to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government for approval.
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To obtain further information on the Master Plan and Environment Strategy please call 8920 1811
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Further information can be found by downloading:
Darwin International Airport Master Plan & Environment Strategy Preliminary Draft 2009 Summary