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ISSUE 27 | DECEMBER 2020
Archerfield
Brisbane’s Metropolitan Airport
Project AIM ‘fast tracked’
Archerfield Airport’s massive $17.8 million airside infrastructure charter, corporate, small freight, private operations and 24/7
modernisation program will be completed years ahead of aeromedical and emergency services. The airport is also vital for
schedule thanks to Queensland Government funding via its connections to regional areas, providing patient retrieval services
Building Acceleration Fund (BAF) program. and access to remote mines and stations.
Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) is pleased to announce Project AIM works represent some of the most significant
that the full program of works associated with Project AIM improvements in the airport’s history, bringing together various
(Airside Infrastructure Modernisation) is now expected to be airside infrastructure projects foreshadowed in the airport’s
completed by the end of 2021. Initially, under AAC’s Project Master Plan 2017-37 and previous master plans since 2000.
AIM Major Development Plan (MDP) approved by the Federal
The project will enhance and modernise facilities for existing
Minister on 17th June 2019, the project was to be implemented
aircraft operations. It comprises alterations to the main runway
in several stages, with works forecast to take up to 10 years to
and upgrading of associated taxiways and other associated
complete.
infrastructure, including improved apron parking areas and lighting
The significantly revised construction schedule is the result of a and visual aids.
$13.8 million interest-free loan provided by the BAF program.
Significant safety benefits include the introduction of Runway
AAC will underwrite the additional $4 million, with the BAF program
End Safety Areas (RESAs) at both runway ends, installation of
funding to be repaid over the coming 15 years.
Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs), Runway Threshold
Archerfield Airport is Brisbane’s metropolitan airport and has Identification Lights (RTILs), replacement of all Airfield Ground
economic significance to Queensland. It provides a critical, Lighting (AGL) with LED lighting, and widened taxiways.
supportive role to Brisbane’s main airport by catering for
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non-scheduled and smaller aircraft associated with flight training,
Renewable energy on airport
AAC recently delivered an additional source of renewable energy on
airport with the commissioning of an 86.6KW rooftop-mounted solar
array within the Beatty Precinct.
The system comprises 212 x 405W antiglare solar panels
accompanied by three high efficiency inverters. It enables AAC to
reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 139.6 tonnes per annum.
Since commissioning, the system has generated 35MWH of energy,
which is 24,746KG of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent.
A message from the
GENERAL MANAGER
As this year draws to a close, we have much to
reflect on the last 12 months that was 2020.
The year began much like many others; with hope
of a fresh start, and the building of new
experiences and memories. Despite the news of a
new, emerging virus at the beginning of this year,
we were yet to fully understand the impact that
this virus would have on our lives for most of 2020.
This year has seen COVID-19 significantly impact
all areas of the world, and the aviation industry in Jets ready to soar!
particular. After two successful years of increasing recreational participation and
All of us understand just how much it has affected social inclusion in the local community, Acacia Ridge Football Club’s
friends, family and colleagues, and although we Junior Jets are preparing to soar into 2021.
have been fortunate to maintain a strong and AAC is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of junior football in the area, with
stable environment for our community members at its sponsorship purchasing start-up equipment and coaching for the
Archerfield Airport, we have been conscious of the young players. Now in its third year, the sponsorship will continue to
many challenges the aviation industry has faced, support Acacia Ridge FC in providing opportunities for primary school
and hope that we have been able to provide a aged children to have fun and stay active and healthy.
steady sense of resilience through 2020.
As this is being written, State borders are opening,
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
and domestic air travel is starting to return. Hopefully
this is the start of a slow return to normality.
In 2021, our team will continue to focus on our airport Fire ants continue to pose a risk to all who work or use
infrastructure projects and planning, renewing our Archerfield Airport – and the identification of fire ants accounted
iconic airport and building on this year’s progress. for a significant number of environment-related incidents
reported by AAC to the State Government last reporting period.
We thank you all for your patience and consideration
as we complete these projects, with our goal to Airport tenants are urged to report suspicious-looking ant nests,
provide you with a modernised airport that opens which are usually dome-shaped mounds up to 40cm high with
opportunities for further development for us all. no obvious entry or exit holes. Nests are generally found in open
pastures, along roads and next to or under timber, rocks, pavers
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and the very or bricks. Other favourite nesting spots are pot plants on the
best for 2021. Stay safe, look after each other, and ground and the banks of dams, ponds and rivers.
we’ll see you in the New Year, with a new chapter
to be written in Archerfield Airport’s history book If you find a test, do not touch it or try to treat it. You must
notify Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 as well as AAC.
(including a special 90th Birthday).
With regards,
Rod Parry
General Manager
Project AIM Update Continued from page 1
Stage 1 works underway The Stage 1 works will be completed in two
Project AIM Stage 1 works have already started and distinct phases…
comprise the reconstruction and lengthening of the main PHASE 1 will include the widening of the jet turbine parking
runway 10L/28R, including bulk earthworks to the southern area and adjacent run-up bays, the installation of a new
side for improved drainage, and all new LED lighting on the Airport Lighting Equipment Room (installed in August this
runway and associated taxiways. year), bulk earthworks and improved drainage to the southern
side of the main runway (completed by OM Civil earlier this
Sustainability will be a key focus of the works, with insitu
month), realignment of B1 and construction of a new taxiway
lime stabilisation of the existing subgrade and 100 percent
A11. These works are expected to be completed and opened
recycling of all existing granular material into a triple blend
for operations on 5th January 2021.
mix with the use of an onsite pug mill, prior to
reincorporation into the new pavements.
Bulk earthworks and formation of a new swale drain on the
southern side of runway 10L/28R with a new pipe running
under taxiway A11.
Recycling of old pavements near the air traffic control tower
to create an improved triple blend sub-base material.
Boxing out the jet turbine and run-up bay areas in preparation
for realignment of taxiway Hotel for Code C compliance.
Lime slaking of the subgrade for the construction of new PHASE 2 is expected to commence on January 4th 2021,
taxiway A11, joining taxiway Alpha to B1. and will include reconstruction of the Bravo curve and the
remainder of the main runway. These works, including
commissioning and re-opening of the main runway, are
AAC is pleased to have BMD expected to be completed about mid-March next year,
on-board as the head contractor weather dependent.
for these works. BMD brings a The main runway 10L/28R will be closed to all operations,
wealth of experience with a number day and night, for the duration of the Phase 2 works.
of large airport projects including their recent involvement
with Brisbane’s New Parallel Runway. Runway 10R/28L will operate as usual, without displacement,
and will be available to aircraft under ACN 4 (as assessed at
Similarly, Enever Electrical has subgrade D). Runways 04L and 04R will each be displaced
been on Archerfield Airport for by between 250m to 300m. A Method of Works Plan will be
over 30 years and has vast issued to operators with further details.
experience and local knowledge. Enever Electrical is STAGE 2 WORKS are anticipated to begin shortly after the
undertaking all lighting works, including relocation of lighting completion of Stage 1 Phase 2, and will involve widening the
for temporary displacements to keep the airport operational entirety of taxiway Bravo to Code B standard and installation
during the works, installation of new LED lights and installation of new LED taxiway edge lighting. Stage 3 will include
of pits and pipes. complete reconstruction of the Ditchmen Apron, with works
commencing sometime mid to late next year.
FOR LEASE
The following is a selection of airport premises now available for lease.
Building 009: A state-of-the-art modern student Aeroport 222: Site area is approx. 173sq.m. Dimensions:
accommodation and training complex featuring 40 3m height from ridge to cap | width 15m | depth 12m |
bedrooms (some with ensuites), communal dining and doors 2.4 high rising to 3m pitch.
recreational facilities, breakout study areas, commercial
kitchen, laundry and observation deck, plus spaces Hangar 235B: Available from end of February 2021.
suitable for lectures, pilot briefings and simulators. Concrete end partition walls. 15m x 12.4m x 3.6m clearance.
Double sliding hangar doors, each side with access door.
Offices 28A, Terminal Building: Air-conditioned offices
and kitchenette (131sq.m.) which are centrally located on Building 030: An air-conditioned demountable office of
the ground floor. 60sq.m. Includes kitchenette and bathroom. Sewer
connected.
Aeroport 213 - Bays C & D: Open ended on a concrete
slab. Site area is 152.5sq.m. Dimensions: 12m x 12m x 4.
For more information about these and other available sites, visit www.archerfieldairport.com.au
or call AAC Property Manager, Claudia Birnbreier on 07 3275 8000.
tower talk
Traffic levels at Archerfield have remained consistent south of Taxiway Alpha at A9 on the Southern apron. If
these last nine months, with training activity going strong. departing from Runway 10R and Tower taxy you via Bravo,
the Runway 10L run-up bay is available for use.
The closure of Runway 10L/28R for major works has seen
an increased use of Runway 04L/R. AAC’s Project AIM In May, the base of CTA to the southeast YBAF, was lowered
works at Archerfield will see the closure of Runway10L/28R to facilitate approaches to the new parallel runways at
from January to March 2021, weather dependant. During Brisbane. This has seen an increase of violations of controlled
this period: airspace.
• Instrument arrivals will only be available to the circling As COVID-19 restrictions are still in place for us in the Tower,
minima for the nominated runway. visits are currently not available.
• The Archerfield 3 Instrument Departure will not be
From all of us in the tower,
available.
• Displaced Thresholds will be in place for 04L/R due to Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
machinery operating in the undershoot. Safe flying!
The run-up bays for Runway 10R/28L have been removed Brendan Peut
and replaced with one run-up bay marked and located Archerfield Control Tower
OFFICE CLOSURE DATES
AAC offices will close for the Christmas break from 4.30pm
on December 18 and reopen at 8.30am on January 4, 2021.
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