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Terminal Redevelopment Project |
In 2009 Sunshine Coast Regional Council allocated $3.6 million to the redevelopment of the Sunshine Coast Airport terminal and departure lounge. The work which is now complete significantly enhances the travelling experience for all of the airport’s passengers, commuters, visitors and staff.
The redevelopment of the airport terminal is a component of Stage One of the Airport’s Master Plan which will ultimately deliver unprecedented economic benefits to the Sunshine Coast.
Designed to reflect the natural light and feel of the Sunshine Coast region, the new development incorporates a unique rainforest walk together with the creation of a Richmond Birdwing Butterfly habitat.
The redevelopment also includes additional amenities, an enlarged departure lounge, and a greater range of shops including the Sunshine Coast’s unique Jewellery Lounge and welcomes new operators Spotless and AWPL Retail Solutions who have established a number of retail, food and beverage outlets including Sumo Salad, Velluto Espresso Bar, The Glass House Bar, Rip Curl and News Travels, as well as a local operator from Mudjimba who has recently opened The Loaded Lizard coffee shop within the terminal. |
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New Flights for Sunshine Coast |
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Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Airport continue to improve flight frequency between Sydney, Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast with Jetstar providing additional flights in 2010.
Sunshine Coast Airport General Manager Peter Pallot said the combined result of the additional daily Sydney flight and three Melbourne flights each week was an extra 190,000 seats per annum equating to an increased capacity of 30 per cent.
In addition, the extra Sydney flight will depart much earlier in the day making a return business trip possible for local business people which helps build our local economy.
The flights can be booked now for travel
• between Sydney and the Sunshine Coast from 1 April 2010.
• between Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast from 1 July 2010.
Tiger Airways’ also announced the addition of more direct services to and from Melbourne which commenced Saturday 9 January. Now with flights operating five times a week, the extra 19,000 seats annually is
Welcomed by the Airport and region and reflects the growing importance of the partnership between Sunshine Coast Airport and Tiger Airways.
Effective Saturday, January 9 2010, flights from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast operates five days per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday.
So when planning your next trip visit www.jetstar.com; www.virginblue.com.au; www.tigerairways.com.au
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Car Park Extension |
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Exiting the short term car park at the Airport could previously have been seen as a safety concern, with cars exiting both from the car park as well as the rental car drop off zone at the same point, feeding into the flow of traffic along the front of the terminal.
Works have now been completed on a new exit that has alleviated these concerns. Exiting cars are fed to an exit opposite that of Long Term Car Park 2. The new exit will allow a smooth transition back into the flow of traffic. |
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Sites 26 and 27 |
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Civil engineering works were completed in late October 2009 providing 2 new airside sites for lease at the northern end of the Airport. These new sites will provide an economic boost to the Airport.
Additionally a new tenant for site 1, Queensland Institute of Aviation Engineering will soon be calling the airport home after their move from Caloundra Aerodrome in early 2010.
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From the 1st February 2010 the charge for the first 2 hours in the short term car park will increase from $4.00 to $4.40. All other charges remain unchanged | |
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