Melbourne AirportDeveloping and delivering infrastructure for over 20 years

Annandale Basin Reserve incorporates multiple cells of bioretention rain gardens to meet stormwater best practice for stormwater quality by reducing the suspended solids, nitrogen and phosphorus generated by the upstream developed catchment.

Best practice environmental and fauna management guidelines were embedded to protect vulnerable species such as the Growling Grass Frog.

Recognising its success, APAM engaged Aurecon to extend the basin, improve the channel leading to the retarding basin and incorporate walking tracks and amenity for tenants in the business park. What began as a functional infrastructure initiative, now sets a benchmark for all other retarding basins currently in design within the Business Park.

Safety and sustainability

Early identification of risks – including working around live roads, services, assets and future maintenance access – underpinned a design and schedule resulting in zero safety incidents across the entire project of more than 20,000 work hours.

A commitment to sustainability was reflected in achieving a 495-tonne reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to business-as-usual. This was made possible by early sustainability goal setting, use of low-carbon materials and smart decisions such as sourcing local suppliers and reducing reliance on diesel-powered equipment during construction.

Airport Drive Expansion, Melbourne Airport: 2012 – 2016

APAM has labelled Airport Drive a major success. It was delivered ahead of time and under budget, but what it provides for customers and businesses is reduced road congestion and quicker travel times towards Melbourne Airport.

Melbourne Airport Business Park: 2009

Melbourne Airport Business Park has around 220 hectares of land zoned for industrial and business use, offering world-class property and investment opportunities.

Aurecon’s role at Melbourne Airport Business Park has extended throughout the entire site and includes:

• An infrastructure master plan identifying key network infrastructure to service the rapidly growing Business Park
  • Feature and levels surveys
  • Utility assessment reports
  • Traffic impact assessments
  • Geotechnical investigations
• Detailed design of road and utility infrastructure, including road lighting, drainage, water and sewer reticulation, LV and HV electrical and communications

Taxiway Victor South: 2010

Looking down the future Taxiway Victor South movement area before construction started, Aurecon was satisfied that its design would achieve the tight budgetary requirements. The careful sequencing of works and the innovations incorporated into the design were critical elements to the project. The new concrete Taxiway is part of the Southern Precinct Program at Melbourne Airport and now accommodates some of the largest aircraft entering Melbourne Airport.

The project came in under budget leaving Melbourne Airport with enough funds to use on the concrete replacement of another taxiway, Taxiway J.

Western Apron Development: 2005

It’s not just overseas tourists who love to visit Melbourne. The number of homegrown visitors is also on the rise. So Melbourne Airport is constantly expanding and upgrading its facilities to cater to passengers and air freight.

The Western Apron Development involved the construction of new concrete pavements, standoff bays, taxiways and provision areas for ground servicing equipment for the new A380 aircraft.

Aurecon was involved from the start, developing designs and meticulous sequencing works; so the airport could continue operations around the Western Apron during the works. Our delivery team spent in excess of 1,000 hours to make it happen, and our collaboration with Melbourne Airport and Negri Contractors was critical to the project’s success.

Technical Peer Review, Runway Development Program: 2016 – 2018

Melbourne Airport is the major gateway to Victoria and southeast Australia for airline passengers and air freight. Continually planning expansions and upgrades to accommodate passengers and air freight, APAM in 2016 embarked on a Runway Development Program.

Aurecon Peer Reviewed the Runway Development Program to assess its contents in accordance with the airport’s 20-year master plan, Australian design standards and the infrastructure required by a world-class airport.