INTRODUCTION - Gold Coast Airport

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INTRODUCTION
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1.0 Introduction
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Background
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Vision for Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport (the airport) has become Australia’s
The vision that GCAPL holds is one that positions this airport
fastest growing airport since the approval of its last Master
as a major economic generator for tourism in the south east
Plan five years ago. It is the fifth busiest international airport
Queensland and northern New South Wales regions.
in Australia and the sixth busiest airport overall. Previously
named “Bilinga Airport” and “Coolangatta Airport”, the name
was officially changed to Gold Coast Airport in 1999.
Gold Coast Airport is operated by Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd
(GCAPL), a company wholly owned by Queensland Airports
Limited (QAL), a non listed public company. QAL is a 100 per
cent Australian owned entity.
Prior to 1988 the airport was owned and operated by
the Federal Government. On 1 January 1988, the then
Department of Transport and Communications transferred
control of the airport to the Federal Airports Corporation
The vision is one that sees Gold Coast Airport:
´´Continuing to provide safe, secure and efficient
airport operations;
´´Be positioned as the principal choice for visitors and
local residents and business people wishing to travel
directly to and from south east Queensland/northern
New South Wales;
´´Facilitating domestic and international tourism growth
for the region;
´´Continuing as a major generator of employment and
(FAC). Federal Government policy changes saw the airport
other economic benefits for the south east Queensland
privatised on 29 May 1998 with Queensland Airports Limited
and northern New South Wales communities through
(QAL) becoming the airport-lessee company (ALC) after
the timely provision of quality air transport facilities and
a successful tender. In 1999, QAL changed the company
services including freight;
name to Gold Coast Airport Limited (GCAL). In 2006 the
company became a Proprietary Company - Gold Coast
Airport Pty Ltd (GCAPL).
Under the Airports Act 1996, GCAPL is required to prepare
and publish an Airport Master Plan every five years.
This 2011 Master Plan presents detailed concepts for the
period covering the next twenty years to the year 2031
including the forecast growth and facilities required to
´´Creating a dynamic transport hub for the region;
´´Enhancing the range of products, facilities and services
offered to meet customer expectations;
´´Working in partnership with stakeholders who have a
vested interest in the successful development of the airport;
´´Fulfilling environmental and social responsibilities;
´´Engage proactively with our community.
accommodate this growth. This 2011 Master Plan specifically
The 2011 Master Plan has been prepared in line with
focuses on the development requirements over the next five
GCAPL's vision for Gold Coast Airport. Implementation of
years. It is a key document that is used as a guide for the:
´´Development of airport facilities for both aviation and non-
aviation uses;
´´Assessment of the environmental effects of airport activities
including construction and operation of airport facilities;
´´Development of land use control for areas surrounding
the airport;
´´Establishment of airport access requirements.
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Gold Coast Airport 2011 Master Plan the 2011 Master Plan will see GCAPL fulfil this vision while
providing an appropriate return on investment to shareholders
through sound business management.
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´´Grow the aviation market and network of domestic and
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Development Objectives
The 2011 Master Plan details the strategic plan for future
airport facilities that will satisfy forecast aviation demands.
It also provides a rational development program for aviation
infrastructure that maintains flexibility to accommodate
future changes in the dynamic aviation industry while at the
same time highlighting Gold Coast Airport’s commitment to
environmental management.
The 2011 Master Plan must reflect the reality of the changing
revenue-generating sectors of the airport’s business and
identify new non-aviation commercial revenue streams that will
maintain the airport’s profitability by supporting infrastructure
development and economic growth. However GCAPL is
committed to maximising the development opportunities of
Gold Coast Airport for its core aviation business.
Under Section 71 (2) (a) of the Airports Act, GCAPL is
required to outline the development objectives for the airport.
GCAPL’s development objectives are to:
´´Ensure the capacity and provision of Gold Coast Airport’s
international services to and from Gold Coast Airport;
´´Protect the airspace of the airport from incompatible
development and potential obstacles;
´´Provide services and infrastructure that demonstrate a
multi-use, flexible and integrated planning approach;
´´Ensure an efficient, diverse and responsive ground
transportation network to cater for the needs of the travelling
public, visitors, airport staff and the local community;
´´Facilitate the implementation of a road/rail corridor west
and north of the airport that is acceptable to all major
stakeholders, thereby creating a transport hub for the region;
´´Ensure development is consistent with state and
local planning schemes and policies, and maximise
compatibility with the surrounding area;
´´Meet its obligations under the Airports Act;
´´Manage the business responsibly to develop the airport
site for future growth; to an appropriate quality through
good business practices as required under the airport
lease with the Federal Government.
infrastructure is commensurate with the forecast growth
in passenger and aircraft movements;
´´Ensure the safe, secure and efficient movement of
passengers and aircraft;
´´Achieve an acceptable balance between the development
of the airport and the mitigation of environmental impacts
including aircraft noise;
´´Capitalise on the compatible development potential of
the airport site, thereby generating employment and
economic growth for the region and an equitable return
for shareholders;
´´Deliver high levels of service, quality and facilities and
maintain its commitment to quality of service monitoring;
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History of Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport commenced operations in 1936
and during the past 75 years has undergone a major
transformation from its origins as an emergency landing strip
to an international airport servicing more than five million
passengers per year.
The site of old Coolangatta Airport was selected as an
emergency landing ground for aircraft flying between
Sydney and Brisbane on the airmail services. In 1939 the
first regular passenger services commenced and the airport
consisted of three grass strips to handle Regular Public
Transport (RPT) aircraft.
´´Maintain a commitment to developing facilities suitable for
Low Cost Carrier (LCC) airlines;
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Figure 1.1: 1944 Aerial Image of Gold Coast Airport Including Indicative
Current Airport Lease Boundary
In 1947, regular air services were conducted by Queensland
In the early 1950's the construction of the northern part
Airlines and Butler Air Transport. In 1950 Ansett/ANA
of the original terminal was completed. Annual passenger
provided regular DC3 services and in 1954 TAA introduced
movements were approximately 12,000. By 1958 the runway
DC3 flights followed by Skymasters and Convairs.
and taxiways were sealed along with the access road and car
park and a light aircraft apron was provided.
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Figure 1.2: 1963 Aerial Image of Gold Coast Airport
Showing Sandmining and Clearing Activities
Construction of the initial stages of the current passenger
Since privatisation in 1998, Gold Coast Airport has continued
terminal complex began in 1980. The building was opened by
to provide south east Queensland and northern New South
the then Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Douglas Anthony
Wales with an exceptional level of customer service while
and officially named the Eric Robinson Terminal.
recognising the key role it plays in tourism and other business
In 2007, the runway extension project was completed taking
activities within this exciting holiday destination.
the Gold Coast Airport runway to 2,492 metres and opening
Gold Coast Airport is currently experiencing a new era of
the airport to long-haul international services.
growth in both domestic and international airline services,
In 2010 the new $100 million purpose built Low Cost
Carrier Terminal (LCCT) opened and passenger movements
with passengers and businesses alike taking advantage of its
unique location, services and facilities.
surpassed five million per annum.
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Figure 1.3: 2011 Aerial Image of Gold Coast Airport
Airport Events
1936
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Bilinga Airport strip constructed
1939
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First regular public transport (RPT)
1958
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Runway and taxiways sealed
1980
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The initial stage of the current terminal constructed
1982
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Upgrade of main runway for wide-bodied aircraft (B767 and A300) operations
1988
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Transfer of ownership from the then Federal Department of Transport and Communications to the Federal Airport's Corporation
1990
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First International charter flights commenced
1996
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Airport Noise Abatement Consultative Committee (ANACC) established
1998
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Coolangatta Airport was privatised
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1999
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Renamed Gold Coast Airport from Coolangatta Airport
Regular air services to New Zealand commenced
2000
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$1.2 million undercover long-term car park opened
Construction and opening of $2 million international terminal (Terminal 2)
Gold Coast Airport declared a permanent international airport
2001
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Ansett ceased operations
First Master Plan for Gold Coast Airport approved
Master Plan proposed conservation of the Cobaki Environment Precinct
Virgin Blue domestic flights began
Airport Central complex opened
2002
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Ex-Ansett domestic terminal redeveloped into a leisure-oriented common-user terminal for both domestic and
international air services
Passenger numbers exceed two million per annum
2003
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Australian Airlines connected Gold Coast Airport with Asia via Cairns
2004
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Approval received for a runway extension to 2,492 metres
Jetstar commenced domestic services
Pacific Blue started flying to New Zealand
Long-term car park and Terminal 2 expanded
2005
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More than 3.5 million people travelled through Gold Coast Airport
Jetstar International began trans-Tasman services to Christchurch
2006
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Works commenced on apron and runway extension
Australian Airlines ceased operations
Long-term car park extended to over 1,000 undercover car parking spaces
2006 Master Plan approved
2007
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Runway extension to 2,492 metres completed in May
Federal Government approved the $100 million airport LCCT redevelopment Major Development Plan
Gold Coast Airport welcomed its first low cost long-haul airline, AirAsia X in November with direct services from Gold Coast
Airport to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tiger Airways commenced three daily services from Melbourne in November
Gold Coast Airport redeveloped Terminal 2 at a cost of $2 million in under four months to facilitate Tiger Airways flights
Gold Coast handled more than 3.9 million passengers
Pacific Motorway bypass of Tugun complete (Tugun Bypass)
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2008
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Air New Zealand absorbed Freedom Air services in March, providing the opportunity for Star Alliance fares from Gold Coast
Airport to New Zealand, the United States of America, Canada and beyond
Virgin Blue commenced daily services to Canberra
Early works for the LCCT redevelopment commenced in April
More than four million passenger movements recorded
2009
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Jetstar International commenced services to Osaka and Tokyo (Japan)
Construction of the new LCCT continued
Approval received for Southern Cross University “Building B” Major Development Plan from the then Federal Minister for
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
2010
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$100 million terminal redevelopment opened by the then Federal Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, Regional Development
and Local Government Anthony Albanese MP
New long-term car park opened providing an additional 950 spaces
Runway overlay maintenance project completed
Airnorth commenced flights to Mount Isa and Darwin
Jetstar International commenced flights to Queenstown, New Zealand
Jetstar commenced flights to Hobart
Southern Cross University’s “Building A” officially opened by the then Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard MP
Gold Coast Airport wins Major Airport of the Year Award at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) Awards 2010
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Jetstar commenced services to Perth giving Gold Coast Airport services to every capital city (outside of Queensland)
Gold Coast Airport won two Skytrax Awards – Best Regional Airport Asia Pacific and Staff Service Excellence Asia Pacific (an
award voted on by passengers world-wide)
Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG) established
Preliminary draft 2011 Master Plan released for consultation
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Airport Site
1.7
Airport Facilities
Gold Coast Airport occupies a site of 371 hectares, including
Gold Coast Airport has a two runway system comprising the
part of the Cobaki Broadwater, and straddles the border
main 14/32 runway (2,492 metres) and a general aviation
between New South Wales and Queensland on the Pacific
17/35 runway (582 metres), with associated taxiway and
Coast within the local government areas of Tweed Shire
apron areas. Related aviation facilities and infrastructure
Council and Gold Coast City Council respectively. A plan
include a domestic and international terminal complex, public
showing the location of the airport within the region is shown
car parks, ground transportation area, air freight facilities,
in Figure 1.4.
in-flight catering facilities, general aviation and helicopter
Since approval of the 2006 Master Plan the airport site has
been reduced by fourteen hectares through excise of the
facilities, aviation fuel facilities and an air traffic control and fire
service complex.
Tugun Bypass section of the Pacific Motorway from the
The layout of the major facilities at Gold Coast Airport is
airport lease.
shown in Figure 1.5.
The airport is located on a coastal plain and includes the
Cobaki Broadwater to the south and west, part of which falls
1.7.1Runways/Taxiways/Aprons
within the airport boundary. The Pacific Ocean lies to the
The primary runway (14/32) handles the majority of aircraft
east and Currumbin Hill to the north. Gold Coast Airport has
movements. This runway is 2,492 metres long and 45
dedicated approximately 25 per cent of the airport lease area
metres wide with 7.5 metre sealed shoulders with a grooved
to conservation through the Cobaki Environment Precinct.
bituminous concrete surface. Runway 14/32 has a partial
parallel taxiway with stub taxiway connections to the runway
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at various locations. Taxiways A, B, C and D service the
Airline Services
primary runway. The secondary (cross) runway, (17/35) is
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tiger Airways and Airnorth provide
used for General Aviation (GA) movements. This runway is
domestic services from Gold Coast Airport and Jetstar
582 metres long and 18 metres wide and is constructed of
International, AirAsia X, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia
bituminous concrete.
provide international services. Gold Coast Airport now has
flights to every capital city in Australia (outside Queensland).
Direct destinations serviced are:
Airline
Destinations
Domestic
Jetstar
Sydney, Melbourne (Tullamarine), Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Newcastle, Cairns
Virgin Australia (domestic)
Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne (Tullamarine), Adelaide, Townsville
Tiger Airways
Melbourne (Tullamarine), Melbourne (Avalon), Sydney
Airnorth
Mount Isa/Darwin
International
Jetstar International
Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, New Zealand; Osaka and Tokyo, Japan
AirAsia X
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Air New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Virgin Australia (international)
Auckland, New Zealand
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A Regular Public Transport (RPT) apron adjoins the domestic/
international terminals (T1) and separate domestic terminal
(T2). These apron areas are made of bituminous concrete and
covers an area of approximately 10.4 hectares. The airport
also has 3.7 hectares of sealed aprons which service the GA
facilities located north of Terminal 2.
1.7.2Terminal
1.7.4 General Aviation and Helicopters
The general aviation facilities and aprons are located north west
of the terminal area and comprise maintenance facilities,
flying schools, hangars and charter operators.
Helicopter operations are conducted from a separate area
within the general aviation area to minimise conflict with fixed
wing operations.
The new $100 million Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)
development, completed in early 2010, features one common
user terminal hosting both domestic and international
services. The LCCT features common user facilities in the
areas of check-in, baggage handling, security, departure and
arrival gates, car rental, retail outlets and food and beverage.
There are also duty free and prayer room facilities available
for international passengers. The new LCCT was officially
opened on 25 January 2010.
GCAPL operated Terminal 2 (T2) for Tiger Airways between
2007 and June 2011.
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Airport Development Since 2006
Since Queensland Airports Limited acquired Gold Coast
Airport in 1998, there has been significant and substantial
investment in airport infrastructure and facilities at the airport.
GCAPL has invested more than $185 million in capital
expenditure during this time on infrastructure.
Since the release of the 2006 Airport Master Plan, GCAPL
has committed more than $163 million in capital expenditure
to commence and/or complete the developments including:
1.7.3Freight
Freight from all aircraft is unloaded on the applicable apron area
and transported by trolleys to the freight handling buildings
which are located to the north of the passenger terminal.
LCCT redevelopment
$100 million
Runway extension and taxiway extension
$26 million
Car park expansion
$6.36 million
Runway maintenance overlay
$6.41 million
Apron extension north (currently under construction)
$3 million
Tower Road development including JUHI site (currently under construction)
$2.85 million
Terminal 2 redevelopment
$2.28 million
Commercial office accommodation
$1.94 million
$1.06 million
Terminal/Apron works for international operations
Terminal 1 check-in baggage system
$965,000
High intensity runway edge and threshold lights (currently under construction)
$945,000
Customs facilities
$375,000
SEST treatment of apron and taxiways
$250,000
Services upgrades
$230,000
Access road works
$216,000
Domestic passenger screening equipment changes
$178,000
General aviation facilities
$100,000
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