Brisbanes newest runway ready for flights
Brisbane Airport's new runway is the largest aviation construction project in Australia.
A culmination of eight years of physical construction, many pre-planning years, and foresight from nearly half a century ago for one of the most exciting projects in Brisbane’s history. Work on the site began in 2012 with the major stages of construction now in progress and on track to open on 12 July 2020.
Once complete, Brisbane will have the best runway system in Australia, effectively doubling the current capacity and will transform the region with the creation of 7,800 new jobs and contribute an additional $5 billion in annual economic benefit. This will also make Brisbane the gateway to the rest of the world, with it's 24 hour operatios on both runways and previsions for double the terminals.
A culmination of eight years of physical construction, many pre-planning years, and foresight from nearly half a century ago for one of the most exciting projects in Brisbane’s history. Work on the site began in 2012 with the major stages of construction now in progress and on track to open on 12 July 2020.
Once complete, Brisbane will have the best runway system in Australia, effectively doubling the current capacity and will transform the region with the creation of 7,800 new jobs and contribute an additional $5 billion in annual economic benefit. This will also make Brisbane the gateway to the rest of the world, with it's 24 hour operatios on both runways and previsions for double the terminals.
The project will also give travellers a greater choice in airlines, destinations and flight times.
More than 6,780 litres of paint will be placed on the runway and taxiways before opening, spanning 120 kilometres in length. The paint for the taxiways will incorporate more than 1.3 tonnes of glass beads - tiny balls that help make the paint reflective. With two coats of paint used, there is enough paint to create a straight line between Brisbane and Hervey Bay.
More than 6,780 litres of paint will be placed on the runway and taxiways before opening, spanning 120 kilometres in length. The paint for the taxiways will incorporate more than 1.3 tonnes of glass beads - tiny balls that help make the paint reflective. With two coats of paint used, there is enough paint to create a straight line between Brisbane and Hervey Bay.