Project: Southern Apron Expansion

Principal Contractor: Fulton Hogan

The Southern Apron Expansion delivered 13 hectares of new airfield pavement and services at Melbourne Airport, undertaken by Fulton Hogan for client Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne (APAM). The $92 million project was divided into two main areas of work, the Southern Apron Expansion and the Sierra Apron Infill, and included 23 new Code C aircraft parking bays along with the relocation of freight aircraft operations. Works comprised 27,000 square metres of asphalt and 110,000 square metres of concrete pavement construction, carried out in a live airside environment. The project was completed with no unplanned impact on aircraft operations, including over the Christmas period, and the Sierra Apron Infill opened for operations more than a year ahead of the contracted end date.

Key aspects of the project include:

• 13 hectares of new airfield pavement and services
• 23 new Code C aircraft parking bays and relocated freight aircraft operations
• 27,000 square metres of asphalt and 110,000 square metres of concrete pavement
• Delivered in a live airside environment with no unplanned impact on aircraft operations

HCS is engaged on the project to provide Underground Service Locating services.

Project: Taxiway Zulu Program

Principal Contractor: Fulton Hogan

The Taxiway Zulu Program delivers a major new taxiway network in the northern precinct of Melbourne Airport, undertaken by Fulton Hogan for client Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne (APAM). The $140 million project includes 270,000 square metres of new, extended and realigned taxiway pavement, enabling future expansion of the international terminal and supporting a future third runway. Works include demolishing existing taxiway infrastructure, excavating 250,000 cubic metres of material, and placing 37,000 cubic metres of new concrete taxiway pavement. The project also involves upgrading the Airfield Ground Lighting, constructing a new Airfield Lighting Equipment Room, and mobilising an onsite concrete batching plant.

Key aspects of the project include:

• 270,000 square metres of new, extended and realigned taxiway pavement
• Excavation of 250,000 cubic metres of material and placement of 37,000 cubic metres of concrete pavement
• Upgraded Airfield Ground Lighting and a new Airfield Lighting Equipment Room
• Supports future expansion of the international terminal and a future third runway

HCS is engaged on the project to provide Underground Service Locating services.