A significant upgrade of the existing airport roundabout, including a new flyover, will deliver a long-term solution for reducing traffic congestion.

Environmental Assessment

The Airport Roundabout Upgrade began construction four months ahead of schedule in April 2009 and is due for completion in mid 2011.

The draft Environmental Approval Report (EAR) was developed to identify ways to minimise, mitigate and manage environmental impacts including:

• water quality
• soils
• land use and planning
• landscape and visual amenity
• air quality
• noise and vibration
• flora and fauna

The public was invited to comment on the draft EAR from 4 to 18 October 2008. Feedback from the community and other relevant information are being assessed to develop the EAR. The EAR will be submitted to the Department of Main Roads in late 2008, enabling the project to be approved and ultimately, proceed to the construction phase.

Environmental assessment process and anticipated construction timetable

Anticipated Construction Timetable

 

Last Updated: 26 February 2010