2015 Hobart Airport Master Plan
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2015 Hobart Airport Master Plan This Master Plan has been prepared by Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) (ABN 27080 919 717). This Master Plan, and the assessments, forecasts, assumptions and strategies contained in this Master Plan, have been prepared as part of Hobart Airport’s internal strategic planning processes and is in accordance with Part 5 of the Airports Act 1996, and should not be relied upon by any other person for any other purpose. While all care has been taken in development of this Master Plan it is based on certain forecasts and assumptions and is subject to change. As a result the proposed development details are indicative only, there is no commitment that they will occur. © Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd The Master Plan also provides plans for the continued Foreword Foreword development of the airport’s non-aviation activities, which underpin the long term economic viability of We are pleased to present Hobart Airport’s 2015 Hobart Airport and complement its key aviation role, and Master Plan. The 2015 Plan outlines and reflects Hobart for the protection of areas of environmental significance Airport’s vision for growth and the delivery of strategic on the airport site. infrastructure to meet demand and to better connect In addition, the 2015 Master Plan addresses key matters Tasmania with the rest of Australia and the world. facing the airport including how it interacts with In 2016 Hobart Airport will celebrate 60 years of important road networks such as Tasman Highway and operations. As the Hobart and Tasmanian community the need to be vigilant in ensuring the unhindered long continue to grow, so will the demand for air transport term operation at Hobart Airport. for both passengers and freight. Since its privatisation Importantly, the plans provided in the 2015 Master Plan in 1998 Hobart Airport has grown from 856,000 to 2.1 will allow Hobart Airport to build upon the foundations million passengers per year. By 2020 we are expecting to it has developed over the past 60 years and reinforce welcome an additional half a million passengers per year the role of the airport as a critical piece of State and more than four and a half million per year by 2035. infrastructure and an essential part of the Tasmanian To be able to support the growth of the Tasmanian community. economy and meet the expectations of our passengers Hobart Airport’s vision for the next 20 years is to and partners, Hobart Airport will undertake two be Tasmania’s premier airport providing a boutique transformative projects over the next five year period. experience for our visitors and an economic hub that These projects will significantly redefine the airport and delivers opportunity and growth for the Tasmanian provide new economic opportunities for the State. Community. With the support of our stakeholders and The construction of a 500m runway extension will partners we will continue to grow and operate Hobart enable direct flights from Tasmania to South-East Asia Airport in a responsible manner. for passenger and freight opportunities and allow Every five years the airport develops a Master Plan; for expansion of current Antarctic operations. The this plan is the way we clearly communicate our plans redevelopment of the airport’s passenger terminal will with the community and key stakeholders. We value offer an improved experience for airport visitors and the opportunity to seek your feedback on our plans and cater for projected growth and enable international welcome your comments. passenger processing. These projects will enable operation of direct flights to Asia for tourism, the export of time sensitive products (including key produce exports) and will enable increased logistic opportunities for Antarctic operations for both Australia and other Nations operating research programs in East Antarctica. Rod Parry CEO Hobart Airport 2015 Hobart International Airport Master Plan | i Contents 1 Introduction ..............................................................1 5 Air Traffic Forecasts ................................................ 47 1.1 Overview ................................................................2 5.1 Introduction to Growth Forecasts ........... 48 Contents 1.2 Vision for Hobart Airport .................................. 5.1.2 Future Passenger Growth ............ 49 1.2.1 Development Objectives ................4 5.2 Forecasting for Design (Annual Busy 1.3 History of Hobart Airport ...............................5 Day and Busy Hour Demand) .................... 50 1.4 Hobart Airport Today .......................................6 5.2.1 Busy Hour Forecasts ...................... 51 1.5 Airlines and Tenants .........................................8 5.2.2 International ..................................... 52 1.6 Developments since 2009 .............................9 1.7 Previous Master Plans .................................. 10 6 Passenger Terminal Planning .............................. 53 6.1 Planning Approach ......................................... 54 2 Economic Benefit ................................................... 11 6.1.1 Existing Situation ............................ 54 2.1 Introduction ....................................................... 12 6.1.2 2020 Terminal Design .................... 56 2.2 Hobart Airport’s economic 6.2 Planning Considerations .............................. 58 contribution ...................................................... 12 6.2.1 Passenger Terminal Plan .............. 59 2.3 Social Impacts .................................................. 14 2.4 Capital Investment ........................................ 15 7 Airfield Development ................................................... 61 7.1 Introduction ....................................................... 62 3 National Policy and Regulatory Framework .... 17 7.2 Existing Runway ............................................... 62 3.1 Introduction ...................................................... 18 7.3 Existing Taxiway System ............................... 64 3.3 Airport Regulation 1997 .............................. 23 7.4 Existing Aprons ................................................ 64 3.4 Airport (Environment Protection) 7.4.1 Passenger Aircraft Apron .............. 64 Regulations 1997 ............................................ 24 7.4.2 Freight and GA Apron ................... 65 3.5 Environment Protection and 7.4.3 Existing Freight Operation ........... 65 Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 ........ 24 7.4.4 Existing GA Operation ................... 65 3.6 National Airports Safeguarding 7.6 Proposed Runway Extension ....................... 65 Framework ........................................................ 25 7.6.1 Introduction ....................................... 65 3.7 State and Local Regulations ....................... 26 7.6.2 Runway Extension Description . 67 3.7.1 State Coastal Policy 1996 ............ 28 7.7 Future Taxiway System ................................. 68 3.7.2 Southern Tasmania Regional Land 7.7.1 Parallel Taxiway ................................ 68 Use Strategy 2010-2035 .............. 28 7.7.2 New Link Taxiways .......................... 68 3.7.3 Southern Tasmania Industrial 7.8 Future Aprons ................................................... 68 Land Strategy 2013 ........................ 29 7.8.1 Passenger Aprons ........................... 68 3.7.4 Clarence Planning Scheme ......... 30 7.8.2 Multiple Use Aprons ..................... 69 3.7.5 Sorrell Draft Interim Planning 7.8.3 Freight Apron .................................... 69 Scheme 2014 ................................... 31 7.8.4 Future General Aviation 3.7.6 Recent Planning Decisions ......... 32 Development ..................................... 69 7.9 Planning considerations ............................... 69 4 Land Use and Precinct Development ................. 33 4.1 Overview and Objectives.............................. 34 4.2 Master Plan Precincts ................... 35 4.2.1 Runway Precinct .............................. 38 4.2.2 Terminal Precinct ............................. 38 4.2.3 Aviation Precincts ........................... 40 4.2.4 Local Business Precinct ................................. 41 4.2.5 Tourism/Mixed Use Precinct ...................... 42 4.2.6 Environment Precinct .................................... 43 4.2.7 Light Industrial Precinct .............................. 43 2015 Hobart International Airport Master Plan | ii 8 Landside Transport ......................................................... 71 11 Airspace Protection ................................................ 99 Contents 8.1 Introduction ....................................................... 72 11.1 OLS and PANS-OPS ........................................100 8.2 About the Ground Transport Plan ............ 72 11.2 Proposed changes to OLS and 8.2.1 Ground Transport Aims ................ 72 PANS-OPS ..........................................................100 8.2.2 Objectives of the Ground Transport Plan .................................. 73 12 Aircraft Noise .......................................................105 8.2.3 Consultation ...................................... 73 12.1 Introduction ....................................................106 8.2.4 Plans and Strategies Considered 7 3 12.2 Background .....................................................106 8.3 Existing Ground Transport System .......... 74 12.3 Noise Forecasting .........................................106 8.3.1 Internal Roads .................................