Published on Monday, 23 October 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
The Shire of Ashburton has further enhanced its commitment to Onslow’s Development with the official opening of a new hangar at Onslow Airport. Opened on Friday by Shire President Cr Kerry White and Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Minister for Transport; Planning; and Lands, the new hangar is a key addition to the commercial opportunities available in Onslow.
Construction of the hangar compliments the $50m Airport redevelopment completed in 2015, with the 42m x 30m hangar located to the south of the airport terminal and designed to house up to two large helicopters. Positioning of the hangar gives it access to the General Aviation Apron and McAulley Road, with the building also including a small office/storage area.
Shire President Kerry White says this new infrastructure provides commercial opportunity to support the on and offshore oil and gas activities through the establishment of an air freight logistics hub, support services or rotary wing operations.
“Located only 4kms south of the Onslow townsite, the hangar is well positioned to meet the growing demand of local industry,” said Cr White. “It is another important step in developing Onslow’s commercial capabilities, which in turn, strengthens both the local community and wider region.”
The serviced (power and water) landside lot is Reserved for Public Purpose (Airport) under the Town Planning Scheme No 7 which allows a wide range of airport uses and or services/associated uses. The lot presents an opportunity to meet the growing demand of the aerospace industry and is being offered on a (negotiable) 10 year lease with a further 5 year term.
The lot has direct airside access to the southern apron and will complement existing leases including a fuel farm operated by Sky Fuel Australia. For further information, or to register your interest, contact Janelle Fell at the Shire of Ashburton via 9188 4440.
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