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º The departure lounge at Terminal 4.
Terminal 4 welcomes Jetstar In August, Melbourne Airport’s new Terminal 4 (T4) opened its doors and on Tuesday 10 November, another step in the staged opening will take place when Jetstar moves in to Australia’s newest domestic terminal. T4 is the first terminal in the Asia Pacific to open as a complete self-service facility, with stateof-the-art check-in kiosks and automated bag drop facilities. On Level 1 of the terminal, passengers transit through security screening to the impressive departure lounge, where they can relax, have something to eat or shop while waiting for their flight. With 1,200 seats, and floor to ceiling windows, the lounge offers sweeping views of the airfield and overhead screens provide detailed
flight information, including a countdown for when passengers must board their flight. T4’s departure lounge is home to leading names in fashion and food catering for all tastes and budgets. Victoria’s Secret, Trenery, Country Road, Mimco and funky Spanish brand, Desigual, are just some of the exciting fashion brands. Joining them are Melbourne coffee icon Brunetti, Two Johns Taphouse and other favourites such as Boost Juice, Muffin Break and Krispy Kreme. Opposite T4 is the new transport hub. All passengers and visitors are to use the hub, whether parking, getting dropped off or picked up by a taxi or friends. This multi-level facility features a dedicated taxi rank and bus interchange on the ground floor,
passenger drop-off on level 1 and pick-up on level 2, and car parking on seven levels, including disabled parking on level 1 and 2. For people travelling to T4 from the Tullamarine Freeway, it’s recommended they exit via Mercer Drive while passengers travelling from the Western Ring Road can take the new Airport Drive. Passengers on Sunbury Road can exit onto Centre Road and Grants Road. Once at the transport hub, it’s then a short walk to the terminal. T4 was built over a two year period—all while Australia’s second largest passenger airport continued operating 24/7 around construction works. For more information, visit www.t4you.com.au
T4 retailers T4 features an exciting line up of retailers: Fashion and general retail: Amcal Pharmacy, AMUSE Beauty Studio, Country Road, Desigual, Eye Love Melbourne, Icons, Mimco, Rip Curl, tech 2 Go, Trenery, Victoria’s Secret, WH Smith, Witchery. Food and beverage: Ali Baba, Boost Juice, Brasserie Bread, Brunetti Café, Chop Salads, Go! Convenience, Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s, Muffin Break, Oporto, Quikshots, Sixpence Pies, Sushi Sushi, Think Asia, Two Johns Taphouse, Velocity Espresso.
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The importance of air freight Chief Executive Officer
Message from Lyell Strambi It is with some enthusiasm that I take on the role as Melbourne Airport’s new Chief Executive Officer. It has been a busy month since I commenced and I have spent much of that time meeting staff and speaking to our customers and stakeholders. I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of Simon Gandy, who has done a great job as Acting CEO. I join Melbourne Airport at an exciting time in its history. There is a lot going on— Jetstar is about to move into the fantastic new Terminal 4 and nearby, the new transport hub is now open. It is worth reflecting on how much Melbourne Airport has changed in recent years, especially in the 15 years I have been away from home. I grew up in Melbourne and have fond memories of working at Melbourne Airport early in my aviation career. Today, the airport is unrecognisable from the one I left all those years ago. The changes at the airport parallel the changes in Melbourne as a whole. Our incredible passenger growth is a direct reflection of Melbourne as an outgoing, modern and cosmopolitan city, a place high on the ‘to see’ list of domestic and international visitors. We take pride in being the gateway to Melbourne, a welcoming first port of call for visitors. The challenge for us at Melbourne Airport is to build on these foundations and continue to provide a welcoming environment for our customers, passengers and stakeholders.
º Freight waiting to be loaded into the belly of a passenger aircraft.
As Melbourne Airport’s passengers have grown in recent years, another part of the airport’s operation has also quietly expanded in importance and volume—air freight. Melbourne is Australia’s leading air freight exporter and accounts for 37 per cent of Australia’s international air freight exports. A diverse range of products are flown out of the airport—from fresh fruits and vegetables to dairy products, meat and fish to medicines, medical products, electrical parts and precious stones and metals. These goods are delivered to multiple destinations, with leading export countries being China, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Critical to the growth has been Melbourne Airport’s 24/7 operation that enables companies to move freight via air both day and night. Sharon Doyle, Emirates Sky Cargo Manager at Melbourne Airport, said the airline scheduled several flights out of Melbourne daily, with the EK409 service departing
Melbourne at 2.40am and arriving in Dubai at 1pm local time.
state-of-the-art warehouse at the airport’s business park.
“Dubai is an important destination for many exporters and the 409 service allows them to move their goods overnight for delivery that same day. A key factor in that has been the airport’s 24-hour operation,” she said.
“We run a 24-hour customer service centre and distribute goods that are sensitive and time critical, so being based at the airport and having that 24/7 access is vital,” he said.
For one local company, WorldCourier, being based at the airport has meant they are able to distribute critically important medications at short notice, meeting the needs of a very specific Australian client base.
Mr McDonald said the company distributed solely via air, with freight packed in specialised containers dispatched directly from their temperature controlled warehouse. He said WorldCourier had grown by about 20 per cent in the last few years and was expecting to employ more people to meet anticipated future growth in its business.
WorldCourier specialises in the distribution of clinical trial pharmaceuticals and patient specimens, servicing clients such as medical research institutes, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. The company’s Australia and New Zealand Director Andrew McDonald said Melbourne Airport’s 24 hour operation was an important factor in the company establishing their
Air freight is most often carried in the belly of a passenger aircraft. So, while benefiting the many Australian companies that depend on air freight, Melbourne Airport’s 24/7 operation has also benefited the Victorian economy, enabling an additional 2 million passengers to fly in and out of the state every year, adding $590 million to the economy through visitor spending.
But it’s not just international freight that has grown at Melbourne Airport.
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Assessing the Runway Development Program’s (RDP) impact on local ecology Management Plan. Where mitigation is not possible, an Offset Management Plan will be developed for the impacted species, detailing suitable offset locations and sites. This will be developed in accordance with the EPBC Act and EPBC Act Offsets Policy, which require the approval of the Commonwealth Department of the Environment.
An independent ecological assessment of Melbourne Airport’s RDP has examined the potential impacts of the RDP’s construction and operations on local flora, fauna and their habitats. Under the RDP, Melbourne Airport is proposing to construct a new east–west runway and extend the existing east–west runway. The ecological assessment was undertaken by specialist ecology and heritage consultants Biosis, who carried out surveys within the 1,000-hectare study zone, including a proposed 500-hectare construction area. A field survey of the construction area was carried out between August 2013 and February 2015 to capture seasonal variations and the survey team sought out species listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. Additional databases such as the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas, Flora Information System, the New Atlas of Australian Birds and Melbourne Water Fish database were also used to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the area was achieved. At the completion of the assessment, three EPBC Act
listed species were identified within the study area—the Growling Grass Frog, the Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain (NTGVVP) and Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa) Grassy Woodlands and Derived Native Grasslands of South-Eastern Australia (‘Grey Box Woodland’). The first of the species, the Growling Grass Frog, was found in small numbers in an upstream section of Arundel Creek. As 500 metres of the creek is proposed to be piped and buried as part of runway construction works, removal of this habitat is unavoidable.
The NTGVVP, a grass species local to Melbourne’s north-west, was found within the proposed construction area. Around 87 hectares is proposed to be removed to enable construction. About 40 Grey Box trees may also need to be removed, pending the final design of the Sunbury Road access to the site. To mitigate impacts to flora and fauna during the construction and operation of the RDP, Melbourne Airport will develop an Environmental
What is your background?
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I have a degree in Civil Engineering, from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. My first job was on a sewerage works project; I have also been involved in the design and construction of a diamond mine in northern Botswana as well as the design of the Monte Casino in Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s largest casinos.
Meet Colin Fowler, Melbourne Airport’s Project Manager— Landside Projects since February 2012. What does your role as Project Manager— Landside Projects involve? I manage a team of external project managers, consultants and contractors responsible for new roads, car parks and warehouse infrastructure developments at Melbourne Airport. I recently managed the Airport Drive extension, a $100 million project that involved the excavation of 600,000m3 of soil and
However, as this area is not a known breeding habitat, the larger frog population is not expected to be impacted.
What is your focus at present? the installation of 6.3km of stormwater pipe, 6.5km of footpaths and 40,475 tonnes of asphalt. It’s a project that I am very proud of, particularly as it was completed on time, under budget and injury free.
I am currently working on a project to extend Mace Way, which is a road within our cargo estate. I am also delivering new warehouses within both the estate and the airport’s business park.
To proceed, the RDP also requires the approval of the Commonwealth Government through a major development plan (MDP), which provides a detailed analysis of the RDP’s impact on the community and environment. The MDP will be informed by multiple studies commissioned by Melbourne Airport. The ecological impact assessment is the first to be completed, with additional studies to focus on the impacts to people. These will cover air quality, noise, flight paths, health and social and economic impacts. A draft MDP will be available for community and stakeholder consultation before a final MDP is submitted to the Commonwealth Government for approval.
Describe working at Melbourne Airport? Melbourne Airport is a dynamic environment that always has a lot going on. I work with a team of highly skilled and motivated people, managing challenging projects that are making a difference for our passengers, stakeholders and airport tenants.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy the diversity of the work. I could be working on car parks, roads, warehouses or something else completely different at any time. There is also a lot of stakeholder interaction including with local government, VicRoads, utility companies and members of the community. No day is the same!
4 Car parking offer: $5 for 3 hours! Melbourne Airport has a special offer for local residents— $5 car parking for 3 hours at the new transport hub opposite Terminal 4 (T4)! If you haven’t been to the airport recently, wandered through T4 or seen the many other changes at the airport, now is the time to visit. Have lunch with the family at T4 or any of the airport eateries, browse the wide variety of stores, featuring some of the most popular names in fashion or sample fantastic coffee while you
sit back and enjoy sweeping views of the airfield. To redeem this offer, you must book online at www. melbourneairport.com.au/ local3for5 using the promo code LOCAL3FOR5. This offer is strictly for local residents only (one per customer) and is available on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Capacity is limited and terms and conditions apply. The offer is valid from 6 November until 14 December 2015. º Melbourne Airport is supporting youth education programs.
In the community Melbourne Airport has been out and about talking to the community. From June until September, an information stand at the Broadmeadows, Airport West and Gladstone Park shopping centres informed shoppers and residents about Melbourne Airport and new and proposed developments. Melbourne Airport staff spoke to hundreds of people, with topics of most interest being Terminal 4, Airport Drive, the
proposed third runway, jobs, car parking and the airport rail link. We would like to thank residents for their time—the feedback received was much appreciated and will assist with our planning, advocacy and community engagement efforts. If you didn’t get the opportunity to speak to an airport representative, email community@melair.com.au or phone 9297 1597.
Melbourne Airport has partnered with Hume-based Banksia Gardens Community Services to fund best practice education programs and academic scholarships in the local area. Melbourne Airport will provide $150,000 over three years as part of the partnership. The funding will allow Banksia Gardens to employ specialist maths and science tutors for its highly regarded Aiming High VCE Support program and Broadmeadows Study Group program, which is attended by over 100 young people each week.
Community Aviation Consultation Group Do you have a question about Melbourne Airport or want to find out more about what is happening at the airport? Then come and join community and airport representatives at the next Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG) meeting as they discuss the airport and its community. Community and airport representatives will respond to questions from the public for the first 30 minutes of the meeting.
Supporting local students
The next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday 17 November 2015, from 6pm–8pm at the Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club, corner Carrick Drive and Elmhurst Road, Gladstone Park. An information stand will also be available from 5pm with representatives in attendance to answer any questions. Information on CACG meeting times, agendas and minutes from previous meetings are available at www.melbourne airport.com.au/cacg
In addition, a scholarship program is being developed to support three Year 6 students and three Year 11 students from schools in Gladstone Park. Gina Dougal, CEO of Banksia Gardens Community Services, thanked the airport for its support. “We are absolutely delighted to enter into this partnership and we look forward to working with Melbourne Airport in enhancing educational opportunities for young people in the Hume area,” she said. For more information, go to www.melbourneairport.com. au/community.
Lyell Strambi new CEO Melbourne Airport’s new Chief Executive Officer, Lyell Strambi, commenced on Monday 21 September. Mr Strambi has extensive experience in the aviation sector. He was CEO of Qantas Domestic and was previously Chief Operating Officer of
Virgin Atlantic, based in London. Mr Strambi commenced his career with Ansett Airlines in finance and strategic planning roles before moving into operations. Mr Strambi replaces former CEO Chris Woodruff, who left the role at the end of June.
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