Hobart Airport is set to double in size according to designs by Cox Architecture in a draft masterplan released on 11 August.
Hobart Airport chief executive Norris Carter said the masterplan outlines the airport’s vision and strategy objectives for the next 20 years as the major gateway and key economic hub for the state.
Woods Bagot was named the architect for the redevelopment in 2019, but following a change in Hobart Airport senior leadership in 2021, Cox Architecture was appointed to lead the design.
The redevelopment of the terminal will increase space throughout, doubling its annual passenger intake within two decades, with more opportunities for food, drink and retail outlets.
The federal government has pledged $60 million towards the project for the upgrade of the airport’s runway and airfield facilities.
Designs for proposed Hobart Airport redevelopment and expansion.
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Cox Architecture
Phase one of the redevelopment was completed in 2017, which strengthened and lengthened the runway by 500 metres with the assistance of a $38 million federal government grant. The next phase is estimated to cost $80 million and will begin within the next 2-4 years.
Tasmania is currently the only Australian state without a Code E runway capable of regularly accommodating large aircrafts such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Airbus A330s, and A350-100s. The second phase of the upgrades will allow larger, heavier aircraft to fly in and out of Hobart and open new passenger and cargo routes, such as direct flights to Singapore and Hong Hong.
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Catherine King said the investment will unlock “massive potential” for Tasmania, with knock-on benefits for jobs and the economy.
Community consultation on the draft airport masterplan is now open, with public sessions to be held in Hobart, Dunalley and Sorell in August. Details of the masterplan are available for public comment until 2 November.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
