More than $1.7 million across 7 Durack regional airports will benefit from grants under Round 2 of the Morrison Government’s Regional Airports Program.
Federal Member for Durack, the Honourable Melissa Price said the grants are vital to assist local regional communities maintain infrastructure and safety standards.
“Across my vast electorate of Durack, it is so important to assist communities through their local shires to have operational airstrips and air services. This round will benefit things like upgrading firefighting operations in the Moora Shire to expansion of the helipad and apron at Wongan Hills, runway taxiworks and installation of solar lights at others,” Ms Price said.
“These grants will also fund projects like runway fencing and the installation of solar lights, that will improve the safety of aircraft, operators and passengers, the delivery of goods and services and better meet the operational requirements of aeromedical and other emergency services across Durack,” Ms Price said.
For a full list of successful projects and more information on the Regional Airports Program, visit infrastructure.gov.au/regionalaviation.
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