4.78 MB - Perth Airport

INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE
Westralia Airports Corporation continued investment in Perth Airport infrastructure with $50 million in capital expenditure from a
program approaching $100 million across committed projects in 2004/2005 and 2005/2006.
The Terminal 1 expansion accounted for $25 million, with new checked baggage security screening and handling facilities, provision
of 14 new check-in counters, with all existing counters upgraded, relocation and expansion of the passenger screening facility and
2500 square metres of additional space. Improvements to Terminal 1 will also include the addition of an Emirates Lounge and
expansion of the Qantas Lounge.
Other capital expenditure included a major upgrade to business system technologies, buildings for new and existing commercial
tenants, reconstruction of the cross-runway to accommodate larger and heavier aircraft, expansion of car parking that has almost
doubled capacity at the Domestic Terminal and establishment of new infrastructure in Precinct 2 along Horrie Miller Drive.
A further $46 million in capital expenditure is planned for the 2005/2006 period.
CROSS-RUNWAY RECONSTRUCTION
In January 2005, work commenced on the reconstruction of the existing cross-runway at Perth Airport.
Runway 06/24 was originally constructed in the 1940’s and was overlayed and asphalted during the 1960’s. Despite infrequent use,
Runway 06/24 at 350-millimetre thickness was not able to adequately handle the weight and dimensions of today’s modern aircraft.
Use was subsequently restricted to aircraft of Boeing 737 size or lighter.
Reconstruction meant strengthening the central 30 metres and widening to full width at taxiway intersections. As part of the works,
turning nodes at the runway ends were widened to accommodate the next generation Airbus A380 and the existing A340-600 aircraft.
Final asphalting of the eastern section will be completed in July 2005, after which the runway will be grooved and marked and
returned to service on completion of the lighting installations.
Airservices Australia took the opportunity to upgrade the instrument landing system at the same time as the runway reconstruction.
QUALITY SERVICE MONITORING
As required by the Airport’s Act (1996), Perth Airport submitted the annual Quality Service Monitoring (QSM) report, which showed
continued high levels of passenger satisfaction with services and facilities.
AVIATION SECURITY
In 2004/2005 WAC worked hand in hand with the regulators to ensure that the appropriate aviation security policies are in place.
Regular feedback continues to be provided to the Federal Government on security procedures and legislation.
In June 2005, at the direction of the Federal Government, revised security measures were put in place that impacted upon airside access.
Westralia Airports Corporation is continually working on the development of infrastructure to satisfy contemporary aviation
security requirements.
AIRFIELD SAFETY
Westralia Airports Corporation continued to carefully monitor and develop airfield safety throughout the year.
The airport emergency planning committee met regularly and external agencies were used to simulate conditions and monitor
response, recovery and welfare aspects of an airport emergency.
The establishment during May 2005 of the Perth Airport Runway Incursion Group will further enhance this area of operations in the future.
29