The Australian Government is building Australia's future, investing almost $800,000 to upgrade four regional airports across Western Australia.
Airports are vital for regional communities, providing critical access to emergency healthcare, as well as commerce, industry, tourism and education.
Funded under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program, these essential upgrades will include runway resurfacing and sealing, line marking and drainage - which will improve safety and enhance accessibility at these regional airports.
In Northam, $357,553 will support construction of a fit-for-purpose sealed apron and associated line marking at Northam Airfield.
This will improve access and safety for emergency services, including fire-fighting aircraft and general aviation.
Other works to be funded under Round 4 in Western Australia are:
$236,817 for the Shire of Katanning to restore and reseal the runway at Katanning Aerodrome, which will support its use for healthcare, including the RFDS and fire and emergency services.
$153,000 for the Shire of Cunderdin to upgrade drainage, repair the runway seal, and deliver new line marking and navigational aids at Cunderdin Airport. This will improve the airfield's safety for users, which include the RFDS, fire-fighting, general aviation and recreational flights.
$26,662 for the Shire of Boyup Brook to resurface the runway at Boyup Brook's Airstrip, to provide a safe and accessible runway for the RFDS to use during medical emergencies, as well as fire-fighting aircraft and general aviation use.
Today's announcement builds on the nearly $100 million that has already been delivered to support 194 projects under the first three rounds of the program.
