Tumut Aerodrome Infrastructure Upgrade

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Infrastructure upgrades to the Tumut Aerodrome is a priority project for Snowy Valleys Council. The Tumut Aerodrome is a primary asset for aerial firefighting in the region to ensure the direct safety of our communities as well as protecting heavily forested areas that are key to job security and the region’s economic sustainability.

The project will provide an upgrade to the existing facilities to increase the capacity of the Aerodrome for fire-fighting operations as well as providing the option for Air Ambulance flights.

The Project

Stage 1

Stage 1 of the upgrade included a sealed taxiway and apron to service the NSW Rural Fire Service facility, drainage improvement works, and renewal of animal-proof fencing.

Council received funding of $152,984 from the Commonwealth Government's Regional Airports Program Round 1 to improve safety and accessibility of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.

Stage 2

Stage 2 of the project will deliver significant upgrades to the non-commercial Tumut Aerodrome. Upgrades to drainage, fencing, runway, lighting and control systems, and the installation of precision path indicators will help facilitate fire-fighting capabilities and permit air-ambulance access to the regional centre, improving the liveability and resilience of this region.

Council received funding of $12,500,000 from the NSW Government and the Commonwealth Government's Local Economic Recovery Fund.

This project is due for completion by 30 June 2025.

Infrastructure upgrades to the Tumut Aerodrome is a priority project for Snowy Valleys Council. The Tumut Aerodrome is a primary asset for aerial firefighting in the region to ensure the direct safety of our communities as well as protecting heavily forested areas that are key to job security and the region’s economic sustainability.

The project will provide an upgrade to the existing facilities to increase the capacity of the Aerodrome for fire-fighting operations as well as providing the option for Air Ambulance flights.

The Project

Stage 1

Stage 1 of the upgrade included a sealed taxiway and apron to service the NSW Rural Fire Service facility, drainage improvement works, and renewal of animal-proof fencing.

Council received funding of $152,984 from the Commonwealth Government's Regional Airports Program Round 1 to improve safety and accessibility of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.

Stage 2

Stage 2 of the project will deliver significant upgrades to the non-commercial Tumut Aerodrome. Upgrades to drainage, fencing, runway, lighting and control systems, and the installation of precision path indicators will help facilitate fire-fighting capabilities and permit air-ambulance access to the regional centre, improving the liveability and resilience of this region.

Council received funding of $12,500,000 from the NSW Government and the Commonwealth Government's Local Economic Recovery Fund.

This project is due for completion by 30 June 2025.

  • Project details - Stage 1

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    Stage 1 of the project includes:

    • A sealed taxiway and apron to service the NSW Rural Fire Service facility – Approx. 101 metres of Code B taxiway and an apron area of approx. 478m2.
    • Drainage improvement works – approximately 130 metres of 375mm poly-pipe, three pits, and one headwall are to be installed to convey surface water from the grassed aircraft movement areas and proposed taxiway locations.
    • Renewal of approximately 1200 metres of poor condition animal-proof rural fencing at the south end of the runway.

    Photo: Construction of sealed taxiway and apron.

Page last updated: 09 Apr 2024, 11:19 AM