PERTH AIRPORT Master Plan 2009

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9.5 Cogeneration
Consistent with the Perth Airport Sustainability Strategy,
investigations have commenced into the feasibility of
cogeneration as part of the airport’s future energy strategy.
The scale of the Consolidated Airport Precinct will present
an opportunity to deploy the latest technology to improve
energy efficiency on the airport estate.
The current investigation is adopting the following approach:
• Develop a long-term view in relation to energy supply.
• Develop a “Make” (Cogeneration) and “Buy” strategy for
electricity.
• Assess the economics of Tri / Cogeneration using natural gas.
• Ensure that proposed building design minimises high
priced peak energy consumption and targets 5 or 6 star
ratings.
• Engage with energy suppliers to develop the long-term
energy strategy.
• Investigate third party ownership of energy assets to
reduce capital requirements.
The latest technology allows for the development of modular
cogeneration systems that can be expanded as further
development occurs.
9.6 Communications
Reliable communication systems are necessary to ensure
safe and efficient aircraft navigation and airport operations.
Communications infrastructure within the airside boundary
are primarily the responsibility of Perth Airport, although
a number of airside communication cables belong to
Airservices Australia for control of navigational aids and
associated communications.
Perth Airport has an extensive network of communications
systems consisting of:
• Air-to-ground and point-to-point radio communications utilising:
• High Frequency (HF) transmitter and receiver stations;
• Satellites;
• Microwave links; and
• Land-line communications via underground cables.
Communication Development Plans
The aviation industry depends heavily on effective, real time
transmission of vast quantities of data for the safe movement
of aircraft, and for passenger and cargo processing. A
coordinated and secure communication system is essential
for the airport’s development plans.
Future changes to the air navigational system will occur
within the timeframe of the Master Plan. Satellite systems
for landing and en-route navigation are considered to be the
most likely outcome. Introduction of these systems will have
no implications for master planning other than the need to
locate and erect these facilities.
9.7 Interests In Airport Land
There are a number of easements over sections of the
Perth Airport estate. These are held for the provision of
services which pass through the airport site to serve the
wider metropolitan area and beyond. There are two high
pressure gas mains (the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas
Pipeline and the Parmelia Gas Pipeline) and a major water
main(the Canning Trunk Main) which are constructed within
easements on the airport estate. The alignment of these
easements is shown on Figure 9.1.
Future developments on Perth Airport will recognise the existence
of these easements and WAC will liaise with the owners/
operators of the services within these easements to ensure that
the relevant needs are addressed as development occurs.
Periodic inspections are carried out on existing tenants
lease areas that contain or abut the easements to ensure
that activities on these sites do not negatively impact on
the services contained within the relevant easement. WAC
continues to work with existing tenants and stakeholders
to protect the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, the
Parmelia Gas Pipeline and the Canning Trunk Main.
Pre-existing interests in the Perth Airport estate are listed
in Appendix C. Those interests that remain current were
considered in the development of this Draft Master Plan via
the airport planning process, they are reflected in the land
use descriptions and the precinct development strategy.
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