Quorn and Hawker Aerodrome Upgrades
GRANT FUNDING APPROVED FOR RUNWAY SEALING
The Flinders Ranges Council is very pleased to announce the approval of grant funding which will enable sealing of the runway at the Quorn Aerodrome, and re-sealing of the runway at the Hawker Aerodrome.
Combined funding to the amount of $530,200 has been awarded through Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Regional Airports Program to support these important projects.
Mayor, Greg Flint says that the funding will enable works which Council has been keen to implement for some time.
“Re-sealing the runway at Hawker Aerodrome is essential to its on-going safe accessibility. This is particularly important as it is currently the only sealed and lit runway providing 24-hour all-weather operations between Port Augusta (100kms to the southwest) and Leigh Creek (150km to the north).”
“Sealing of the runway at Quorn Aerodrome has been on Council’s ‘wish list’ for many years. This funding will finally enable Council to provide the community in Quorn and surrounding areas with a consistently safe and accessible aerodrome facility, which is vitally important, as it will ensure 24-hour, all-weather access by emergency services, such as The Royal Flying Doctor Service.”
“As well as ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our local communities, both projects will support our tourism industry, by enhancing the region’s accessibility by private and charter flight operators.” Mayor Flint said.