Shire of Carnarvon applies for Regional Airports Development Scheme grant funding for airstrip repairs

The Shire of Carnarvon has announced nominations are open for the 2025-2027 Regional Airports Development Scheme funding round. The Department of Transport program has previously helped fund upgrades at Carnarvon Airport and Coral Bay Airstrip. Three priority projects identified for this round include the northern apron reconstruction and southern apron rejuvenation seal at Carnarvon Airport, and pavement reshaping and stabilisation at Coral Bay Airstrip. These projects are scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2027. In past funding rounds, RADS has covered up to 50 per cent of project costs, with the Federal Regional Airport Upgrade Program potentially reducing the Shire’s contribution to one-third. Applications for the Federal funding round are expected later this year or early in 2025. If successful, the shire plans to include the Carnarvon Airport works in the upgrade procurement process to achieve cost efficiencies. For Coral Bay Airstrip, routine maintenance will continue until the stabilisation work is completed. The outcome of these funding applications will affect the shire’s budget and planning for the coming years.