Aviation Projects has provided assistance to the Wagner Group from the initial planning approval through to the construction and operation of Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport and continues to provide valuable ongoing advice and support.
Aviation Projects provided expert advice and guidance on a range of matters including the preparation of initial demand forecasts and scope of aircraft operations, concept layouts, concept airspace and aircraft flight paths and consideration of various other planning and operations matters. They have also provided advice on aeronautical infrastructure requirements and costs and operational advice on a variety of matters. Aviation Projects was able to assist with the introduction and ongoing operation of B747-800F aircraft by preparing a safety case that was approved by CASA.
Managing Director, Keith Tonkin, is thoroughly professional in all of his work and takes pride in providing a tailored solution that considers all aspects of a client’s strategic intent, including the short and long term implications of various recommended actions.
Aviation Projects has been integral to the success of our airport and continues to be a valued advisor to our business.
Port Augusta Renewable Energy Project involved the construction of 50 wind turbines and 250,000 solar panels in the vicinity of Stirling North/ Flinders Field (YFFD), an aircraft landing area located to the east of Port Augusta township and approximately 7nm east of Port Augusta Airport (YPAG).
The ground-breaking of the project took place in October 2020, with final completion in September 2021.
Prior to the commencement of the project, Aviation Projects assisted the aerodrome operator (YFFD) to apply for a four-letter ICAO designator (YFFD). Aviation Projects also assisted them to be approved as an aeronautical data originator (ADO) and have the details of the aerodrome published as a shaded entry in En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA).
Non-standard circuit directions were introduced as part of the project, with changes to circuit operations made to ensure aerodrome operations wouldn’t be affected by the wind farm development.
CASA approval was required and subsequently granted to publish non-standard circuit directions in ERSA.
The development and publication of these flight procedures prior to the construction of the wind farm ensured that aircraft operators were able to prepare for the changes that would arise as the obstacle environment changed.
The project is now complete and operational and has created 20 permanent ongoing jobs. The project is anticipated to have a lifespan of at least 25 years, after which it will either be decommissioned or redeveloped with new technology.
At Aviation Projects, we provide trusted advice about airport planning, development and operations and aerodrome safeguarding. Contact us today.
