Emerald Airport Runway and Taxiway Resurfacing Project Commences

Pre-construction works began at Emerald Airport in late September as the Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) prepares to resurface the main runway, taxiway and apron bays as part of a $16 million capital investment.

CHRC Mayor Kerry Hayes said the main runway's existing asphalt surface was almost 20 years old and approaching the end of its functional life.

The construction phase for the resurfacing was expected to take around three months and would involve night works.

The entire program also includes a $3 million upgrade to the general aviation area, which will commence at the same time and is expected to be completed by February 2020.  These works will involve reconstructing the general and eastern aviation apron, and the refuelling area, in addition to widening the taxiway apron.

The works are jointly funded by the Australian Government, and through the Queensland Government's Building our Regions program, in association with Central Highlands Regional Council.