Tennant Creek Airport Upgrade

Senator for the Northern Territory, Nigel Scullion, today announced Tennant Creek Airport will receive $485,400 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 protect the security of Australia’s aviation industry.

“That protection extends to the many people and businesses that use Tennant Creek Airport every day of the year,” he said.

Tennant Creek Airport 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.

"Transport security programs were tailored to local conditions and this funding would help Tennant Creek Airport increase and improve security measures, such as fencing and access control" Senator Scullion said.

Basic security upgrades at Tennant Creek Airport will include installing:

• security fencing;
• security lighting;
• a CCTV system with movement sensors;
• locks and padlocks for gates; and
• a baggage cage.

“The Australian Government recognises the importance of aviation to regional communities such as Tennant Creek,” he said.

The Australian Airports Association has worked closely with the Australian Government to negotiate the funding arrangements for Tennant Creek Airport.

2005-12-09