THE contract between the City of Greater Bendigo and the Federal Government for works at Bendigo Airport has been finalised.<\/p>\n
The agreement includes the remaining $4.5 million needed for the near $10 million terminal expansion and new 21-lot business park project.<\/p>\n
City of Greater Bendigo CEO Craig Niemann said the paperwork was completed on Friday, 1 April and he expects construction to begin soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe City recently called for construction tenders and is in the process of evaluating the submissions,\u201d he said. \u201cWe look forward to announcing the successful tenderer and progressing this project.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank the Australian and Victorian governments and all politicians we have met with over the years who have helped advocate for the airport and deliver these funds.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Federal Government announced the funding in January, following a previous commitment of the same amount from the State Government. The City has also contributed $985,000 to the project.<\/p>\n
Victorian senator Sarah Henderson said the Federal Government has now contributed more than $10 million to the airport, including for runway upgrades and a helicopter stand and a fuel truck parking area.<\/p>\n
She said the terminal upgrade and new business park will help boost Bendigo\u2019s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and deliver \u201ca new wave of opportunities including for more daily flights.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBendigo is a major regional hub and this upgrade will meet growing demand for air services with the addition of new departure and waiting lounges, expanded car parking facilities, a security screening area, a baggage claim area, an expanded caf\u00e9 and restroom facilities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe $9.985 million project will trigger almost $23 million in local economic activity and support 49 jobs during the construction period alone.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce complete, the airport\u2019s expanded operations will support a further 19 new jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE contract between the City of Greater Bendigo and the Federal Government for works at Bendigo Airport has been finalised. The agreement includes the remaining $4.5 million needed for the near $10 million terminal expansion and new 21-lot business park project. City of Greater Bendigo CEO Craig Niemann said the paperwork was completed on Friday, […]<\/p>\n