McArthur River Mine Boost

Senator for the Northern Territory, Nigel Scullion, today announced McArthur River Mine Aerodrome will receive more than $168,400 in stage one funding from the Australian Government’s $35 million Regional Airport Funding Program to upgrade its security infrastructure.

Senator Scullion said the Australian Government was determined to do all it could to protect the security of Australia’s aviation industry.

“That protection extends to the many people and businesses that rely on McArthur River Mine Aerodrome for transport services,” he said.

McArthur River Mine Aerodrome became a security-controlled airport on 10 March 2005. It is one of 147 regional airports that are now required to have a transport security program approved by the Australian Government to strengthen aviation security around the country.

Senator Scullion said transport security programs were tailored to local conditions and this funding would help McArthur River Mine Aerodrome increase and improve security measures, such as CCTV cameras and lighting.

“The Australian Government recognises the importance of aviation to regional communities such as McArthur River Mine,” Senator Scullion said.

The Australian Airports Association has worked closely with the Australian Government to negotiate the funding arrangements for McArthur River Mine Aerodrome.

2006-05-10