Opportunities soar for Cessnock Airport with council securing a $6.6 million grant

Opportunities soar for Cessnock Airport with council securing a $6.6 million grant

Cessnock City Council is proud to welcome the announcement made earlier this week from the NSW Government that will see $6.6 million invested into the Cessnock Airport.

The council secured the funding by lodging a grant application under the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies Fund.

Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent, said this is excellent news and called the project critical for local jobs and the economy.

“This project has the potential of creating nearly 60 jobs and will transform this airport into one of the state’s top airports for general aviation,” he said.

“Congratulations to all the staff who put together this application that could see up to $32 million injected into our economy over time.”

Bob said that this investment will help the Cessnock economy and tourism industry over time, which is especially important in light of recent events.

“This is the type of funding we need to see injected into our economy. Our tourism industry has been hit hard during the last six months. We’re improving the experience for our visitors and increasing our opportunities when it comes to aviation as larger aircraft will be able to use the runway,” he said.

“Some people may not know that the airport was gifted to the people of Cessnock in the 1990’s and comes with a wealth of history from use in the 2nd World War, to having NASA undertake research at this facility. We can now transform this facility and future proof it for our community.”

The project involves the extension and reconstruction of the runway, widening and resealing of taxiways and development of parking areas to allow a wider array of aircraft to land as well as the establishment of an aviation museum.

The $500 million Growing Local Economies Fund is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to the delivery of infrastructure projects, which improve the economic growth and productivity of the state under Restart NSW.

IMAGE | Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent, at Cessnock Airport

Cessnock City Council

Local government has been in operation in the Cessnock area since 1906 when the Shire of Cessnock held its first meeting. During the following years there were several amalgamations and splits as new Shires were formed and reshaped until Cessnock was declared a City in 1958.

Cessnock City Council provides a diverse range of services and facilities for the residents of the LGA as well as visitors to the area.

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