Media Releases
Thursday, 5th February 2009
Today I have approved the proposed $60 million expansion to Darwin Airport’s terminal.
The proposed expansion includes improved security screening; an expanded retail precinct; separate baggage and arrival areas for domestic and international flights; extra boarding gates to allow the simultaneous boarding and disembarking of passengers; additional car parking spaces; and a dedicated goods delivery area.
Darwin International Airport’s proposed concept design incorporates three levels:
The project is consistent with the current Darwin International Airport Master Plan.
The number of passengers transiting through the Airport is expected to increase from 1.9 million to over 4 million by 2030.
Conditions for the approval of the expansion project are publicly available at: www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/airport/conditions.aspx.
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334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
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