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Terminal Expansion - Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BBGA) caters for up to 520,000 passengers annually and continues to grow at 6% per year.

Ballina Shire Council is about to expand and upgrade the BBGA terminal and carpark to cater for our growing passenger numbers and provide a better passenger experience.

This project is funded by NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Infrastructure Program ($4.5 million) and $2.4 million in loan funding from Ballina Shire Council.TERMINAL EXPANSION AND CAR PARK UPGRADEThe works will include:

• Increasing the size of the departures lounge including additional seating capacity

• New toilet facilities, upgraded disabled toilets and parents room

• A new cafe, bar and additional retail outlet

• Sustainable and energy efficient design features.

Woollam Constructions has been selected as the building contractor.

Construction works are expected to commence in late June 2018.

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