Airports in regional areas across Western Australia will share in nearly $1.4 million in Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) grants, to help upgrade aerodrome facilities.
A total of 12 projects in six regions have received RADS grants, with the biggest grant of more than $300,000 going to the Shire of Wiluna in the Mid-West.
The funding will go towards several upgrades at Wiluna Airport, including runway lighting, airport CCTV equipment, replacing airport security fencing, and preparing design and document plans for a future terminal upgrade.
Substantial funding is also being provided to the Gascoyne region. Coral Bay Airstrip, which is used regularly for medical evacuations and tourism purposes, received funds to upgrade solar lighting and construct a small passenger terminal, improving safety for night landings and providing rest facilities for pilots.
RADS funding for Shark Bay (Monkey Mia) Airport will widen their runway, enabling Rex aircraft to operate at the airport from July 2018.
The RADS grants have a long history of providing funding for regional and remote airports to help improve air services and airport infrastructure.
RADS grants are funded through the Department of Transport. To view the full list of grant recipients, visit http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/RADS