The Gateway_November 2014 by Melbourne Airport

1 ISSUE 4 • NOVEMBER 2014

Planning underway on runway development program

Today 31 million passengers travel through Melbourne Airport each year. To prepare for future demand we are planning to upgrade our runway system. Known as the runway development program (RDP), the project involves building a new east-west runway and extending the existing eastwest runway to make room for the growing number of aircraft and passengers using Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Airport has planned for four runways since it first opened in 1970. Based on current growth forecasts, we need to add a new

runway by the end of the decade to keep passengers moving and to avoid aircraft delays on the ground and in the air. The new runway will be built 2 kilometres south of the existing east-west runway. It will mean shorter trips between the terminal and runways, meaning planes will use less fuel and create less noise on the ground. Once the new runway is built, most aircraft will arrive and depart on the east-west runways. However, all runways will continue to be used, depending on weather and air traffic control requirements.

New flight paths will be finalised by Airservices Australia closer to the opening of the runway. As part of the planning process for the project, a number of technical, environmental and social studies are underway. To help us with our studies, this edition of Gateway includes a survey about the impact of airport operations in your area. Please take the time to complete the survey as we appreciate your comments as we undergo more detailed planning for the RDP. As we continue to plan we will keep you updated on the results of these studies and the project’s community engagement program. 

In this edition:  Runway development program

 Airport Drive  Airport rail link  The Melbourne Airport team

 Community Aviation Consultation Group

 Profile: Simon Deeble  Project updates  Did you know?  Melbourne Airport social survey

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Airport Drive Construction work has started on the 3.3 kilometre Airport Drive extension which will provide airport access for traffic coming from the M80 Western Ring Road. This will help reduce congestion on local roads including Melrose

Drive as well the main airport entrance on Tullamarine Freeway. The new Airport Drive access road is due to open in 2015, before the new T4 domestic terminal and transport hub open.

As part of the project, significant work will also be undertaken to manage storm water on the airport site and improve the quality of water flows into Steele Creek. 

 Chief Executive Officer

Message from Chris Woodruff Welcome to the latest edition of Gateway where we keep you updated on what’s happening at Melbourne Airport. If you’ve been out to the airport recently, you will have noticed a lot of construction going on, both on and off the airfield. All of this activity is part of our biggest transformation since opening in 1970. So it is fair to say there is a lot going on as we get ready for our future growth. Around 31 million passengers travel through the airport every year. That is more than double the number of passengers we had 15 years ago. By 2033 the number of passengers travelling through the airport is expected to grow to 64 million. Those passengers and the aircraft they travel on require more terminal space, more runways and more aircraft parking areas. In this issue of Gateway you can read about some of the projects underway to support our growth. We also give you a sample of some of the people and organisations involved in running Melbourne Airport in our behind the scenes section. As we build new terminals and new facilities, we’re also building for Victoria’s growth for decades to come. I’m excited about what we are doing and what is coming up and through Gateway, I look forward to keeping you updated on our progress. 

Airport rail link Better public transport links to Melbourne Airport for passengers and our workforce are vital for the future growth of Melbourne Airport. In the 2014 state budget, the Victorian Government announced funding for a rail link to the airport as part of the Melbourne Rail project. The Victorian Government plans to build a rail link to

Melbourne Airport. It’s planned to run between the CBD and Melbourne Airport, departing every 10 minutes during the day. The 25 minute long trip will also stop at Sunshine, Footscray and Southern Cross stations where people will be able to connect to other services. Melbourne Airport is already making room for the rail link with enough space left down the

middle of the extended Airport Drive for twin rail tracks. Locations for an airport station are currently being considered with the aim to make it as close to the main terminal as possible. Discussions are also underway with Public Transport Victoria about planning for the new service, which is expected to commence around 2026. 

3 Community Aviation Consultation Group The Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG) is where the community can receive updates and discuss developments at the airport.

The Melbourne Airport team Running an international airport 24 hours a day is a team effort, and relies on the efforts of a number of different organisations and service providers.

and Regional Development and is responsible for ensuring that construction activities at airports meet the appropriate building and engineering standards.

Here are some of the organisations and individuals that help keep more than 31 million passengers a year on the move at Australia’s second busiest airport.

Airport Environment Officer (AEO) is the Federal Government’s representative who helps with the administration of the Airports (Environment Protection) Regulations 1997 (the Regulations). They work with the airport to make sure they meet the Regulations.

ACG Security is the service provider engaged to provide landside traffic management and security services at Melbourne Airport. Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) is an independent representative who undertakes reviews of Airservices Australia and how it handles aircraft noise-related activities, such as the handling of complaints and enquiries. Airport Building Controller (ABC) is appointed by the Department of Infrastructure

Airservices Australia is the organisation responsible for managing air traffic control at Melbourne Airport, including flights ‘en route’ between Melbourne and other destinations. Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd (APAM) operates Melbourne Airport under lease from the Commonwealth Government.

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Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is another of the Government border control agencies, protecting our environment from the introduction of exotic diseases and biosecurity risks. AVIS a car rental company operating from Melbourne Airport. We’ll continue our rundown of the team that makes Melbourne Airport work in future issues of Gateway. 

Exciting, there is so much going on!

What has been the most challenging part of your role (or project) to date?

What does your role as Airfield Development Manager involve?

What projects are you working on at the moment?

Australian Federal Police (AFP) provide aviation security and policing at the airport.

Describe working at Melbourne Airport.

Meet Simon Deeble, Melbourne Airport’s Airfield Development Manager since September 2014.

My job is to ensure developments on the airfield, including new aircraft parking gates, taxiways and runways are built at the right time for the airport to meet future demand.

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service is the Federal Government agency managing the security and integrity of Australia’s borders, including the processing of passengers and freight.

space for more planes on the airfield. For just one current project, we’re laying 100,000m³ of new concrete, which is equivalent to the size of five MCGs – all while flights continue around it!

My biggest challenge is finding the right balance between developments for future growth while also minimising interruptions to operations now.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy working with an inspiring team of people who are committed to great results.

Held every three months, the CACG is run by an independent chair and is made up of representatives from the airport, aviation industry, government agencies and the local community. At each meeting there is time for questions from the public and for the CACG to discuss a range of topics. The community is welcome to watch these discussions. The next CACG will be held on Tuesday 17 February 2015 at Diggers Rest Community Hall, Plumpton Road, Diggers Rest. More information on CACG meeting times is available at www.melbourneairport.com. au/cacg 

Melbourne Airport launches Joblink Today there are more than 14,000 employees working across the Melbourne Airport site. Almost 10,000 of these employees live within 15 kilometres of the airport. Jobs at the airport exist in a number of different areas including airport management, retail and security. As the airport grows, the number of jobs needed to support its daily operations will grow with it. Another area of growth for the airport is construction, with more than 3,000 construction related jobs already created from existing construction projects including the new Terminal 4, multi-level structure and extension of Airport Drive. To provide opportunities for the local community, Melbourne Airport has partnered with Hume City Council to launch Joblink. The free online job hub connects job seekers to employers in and around Melbourne Airport. To find out more visit the Joblink page at www.melbourne airportjoblink.com.au 

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 Project updates

New Terminal 4

Terminal 2 arrivals expansion

Melbourne Airport is building a new domestic terminal to cater for the growing domestic market.

Along with our new domestic terminal, we’re also making improvements to our international terminal which now handles nearly 8 million passengers a year.

The new domestic terminal is located to the south of the main terminal building. Opening in the second half of 2015 it will be the new home for Jetstar, Tigerair and Regional Express. The new Terminal 4 alone will be able to manage approximately 10 million passengers per year, which is around the same size as Perth’s domestic airport.

The arrivals area is being expanded to make more space in the baggage reclaim hall, as well as for our border protection agencies. Stay tuned for information on our progress as well as exciting new retailers opening at an airport for the very first time. 

A new display which showcases Victoria’s most popular tourist attractions including the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island has

also been installed. The display, which is between the arrival gates and the baggage reclaim hall, is a great way to welcome our international visitors and Victorians alike to our great state. Planning is underway to expand the terminal in the future adding more light, more space and more sense of ‘Melbourne’ for international travellers. We’ll keep you updated as our plans progress. 

Did you know?  Runways are given their names based on their direction. The number, between 01 and 36, relates to the degrees on a compass.

 A runway can be used in both directions and has a different name for each end. For example, Runway 16 is a north to south direction where Runway 34 is a south to north direction.

 Aircraft take-off and land into wind. Based on the wind direction, air traffic control will decide which runway is used.

 In many Australian cities, dominant winds vary by season, which means one runway may be used more in one season than another.

 The line markings on the runways are painted once a week!

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