THE second half of the Bendigo Airport terminal expansion is underway with a new entry foyer, baggage check-in, baggage claim and toilets to be constructed at the East Bendigo location.<\/p>\n
Stage one of the works, which opened on Sunday, have seen a departure lounge, cafe, security area, offices, and equipment shed built next to the old terminal, and additional facilities will take its place following demolition.<\/p>\n
The new buildings will then be joined together to make one larger structure when completed.<\/p>\n
City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the update will mean a better overall experience for travellers who use the facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first half of the new terminal building is more spacious and features improved amenities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt offers a better passenger experience and I really look forward to seeing the project completed in December.\u201d<\/p>\n
The full project had an estimated cost of $9.895 million with $4.5 million coming from both the Federal and State governments.<\/p>\n
State Minister for Regional Development, Harriet Shing, said the new terminal will be a boon for the whole state when finished.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to see the Bendigo Airport terminal expansion nearing its completion,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will deliver enormous benefits for the growing number of people travelling in and out of regional Victoria.\u201d<\/p>\n
The City of Greater Bendigo was initially expected to contribute $895,000 to the project but due to cost blowout, an extra $2.1 million of ratepayers\u2019 money was allocated to the works as part of the 2023\/24 budget.<\/p>\n
Cr Metcalf said the construction was helping employ local people in multiple areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted that this project has engaged nine local businesses providing concreting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring, glass and steel supply services,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere have been about three staff from each business working on site, together with the main contractor Nicholson Construction as well as other subcontractors.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE second half of the Bendigo Airport terminal expansion is underway with a new entry foyer, baggage check-in, baggage claim and toilets to be constructed at the East Bendigo location. Stage one of the works, which opened on Sunday, have seen a departure lounge, cafe, security area, offices, and equipment shed built next to the […]<\/p>\n