BMD to deliver $10m Townsville Airport apron expansion

Monica Gameng   |   October 30, 2017

BMD Constructions has been appointed to deliver the $10 million Townsville Airport apron expansion, with works already underway.

The project will rejuvenate the existing apron surface of the airport as well as provide 18,000-SQM of extra parking space to facilitate two domestic aircraft.

Townsville Airport Chief Operating Officer Kevin Gill said that the existing apron is at capacity – and occasionally over capacity – during peak times.

“Townsville Airport is experiencing an exciting phase of growth, and recorded its busiest August on record this year with a 10.4 per cent increase in passengers on 2016.

“We are pleased to have engaged BMD Constructions which has significant experience delivering major infrastructure projects nationally, including airport upgrades, and will use its North Queensland workforce to undertake the project,” Mr Gill said.

For this project, 44 staff will be employed – including 35 from Townsville, seven from Cairns and two from Brisbane. According to BMD Group Executive Director – Operations Scott Power, the company is proud to work with Townsville Airport in the delivery of this vital upgrade.

“BMD Constructions has extensive experience working in a number of Australia’s airports and we specialise in the construction of projects in live, operational environments.

“We look forward to delivering a successful upgrade through close collaboration with Townsville Airport,” Mr Power said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure Jackie Trad said the Townsville Airport expansion will help boost economic growth in the region.

“This project is a wonderful demonstration of state and local government working with private industry to drive business growth.

“This will be a catalyst for the future growth of specialist aviation industrial jobs in Townsville and I congratulate Townsville Airport and BMD Constructions on their commitment to support local jobs in the community,” Ms Trad said.

Completion of the upgrade is expected by mid-March 2018.

Source: Townsville Airport
Monica Gameng
Monica Gameng
As Felix's Marketing Assistant since 2015, Monica is responsible for researching and sharing new and progressing projects within the construction and mining sectors in Australia. It's no surprise that Monica has her finger on the pulse of Australian major projects given she has produced more than 1,000 posts. She truly is an industry expert.
Follow me:

Related Articles

Projects
Tenders called for $10m Arnot Creek Bridge Replacement

A start to work on replacing the old Arnot Creek bridge near Ingham on the Bruce Highway is being fast-tracked, with the call for tenders for the $10 million project released late last week. 

Projects
Works begin on $10m Warrego Highway safety upgrade

Construction has begun on a $10 million road safety upgrade on the Warrego Highway / Lowood – Minden Road and Tallegalla Road intersection in Queensland.

Projects
MACA Limited secures $10m contract for works at WA Browns Range mine

MACA Limited has recently been awarded a $10 million contract for mining and construction services at Northern Minerals’ heavy rare earths pilot project located 160-kilometres south east of Halls Creek in Western Australia.

Get the latest project news

Formerly known as the PlantMiner blog, Felix Project News is Australia's top 10 Construction blog. Join thousands of construction and mining pros getting the best content right in their inbox.
  • updates on Australia's pipeline of state and federal projects
  • fresh contract awards from major contractors and builders

If you're looking to contact us about other matters, please contact us.