Wagga Wagga Airport, New South Wales, Australia

PROJECT SUMMARY

ACG undertook the Construction upgrade of Taxiway A to facilitate larger aircraft operations at Wagga Wagga Airport and to improve airfield efficiency. The works focused on achieving Code C compliance for the airfield including the necessary planning for taxiway separations and drainage works.
Works included:

  • Civil Construction of High Strength Pavement 
  • Asphalt Construction of Taxiway Pavement 
  • Line Marking of Pavements. 
  • Staging of works to meet interim and ultimate aircraft traffic spectrum expectations.
PROJECT CHALLENGES AND OUTCOMES

Construction planning and interface with operational areas – The works were undertaken on an operational airport and the construction works were structured to minimise operational disruptions. ACG developed a staged approach involving Displaced Runway Thresholds and closing sections of the Taxiway down to allow the airport to function with minimal disruption.

2021

Wagga Wagga Airport Parallel Taxiway Upgrade