Development

Development

Notice of publication for preliminary documentation

Major Development Plan for 3 Wellington Place Majura Park, Canberra Airport, ACT (EPBC 2023/09520)

As per the requirements of Section95B(4) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Canberra Airport Pty Limited is publishing the Final Preliminary Documentation for the proposed Major Development Plan at 3 Wellington Place, Majura Park, Canberra Airport, ACT (EPBC 2023/09520).

The Delegate for the Minister for the Environment determined under section 87 of the EPBC Act that the proposed action will be assessed by Preliminary Documentation (further information required). The proposed action has been referred for advice, impacts to the whole of the environment are relevant to this assessment.

On 11 September 2023 the draft Preliminary documentation was placed on public exhibition until 22 September 2023. During this period no public submissions were received.

The Final Preliminary Documentation is available for public viewing and information only for a period of 10 business days from Friday 29th September to Friday 10th October 2023 at each of the following locations:

  • National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600
  • Civic Library, Civic Square London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2600

A hard copy of the documents can be obtained at reasonable cost by contacting Canberra Airport. Persons with special needs (e.g. for whom English is a second language or who have vision impairment) may contact Canberra Airport for assistance on the details below.

Phone (02) 6275 2207

Email planning@canberraairport.com.au

The Preliminary Documentation is listed, and accessible from below:

  • Draft preliminary documentation (EPBC 2023/09520) for EPBC ACT assessment, version 03 here
  • Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan (pdMDP) for 3 Wellington Place, Majura Park Canberra Airport, prepared by Canberra Airport, May 2023 here
  • Limited Detailed Site Investigation (LDSI) Report for 3 Wellington Place, Majura Park Canberra Airport, dated 10 August 2023, prepared by Agon Environmental here
  • Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for multistorey commercial building development at 3 Wellington Place, Majura Park Canberra Airport here
  • Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) Report for 25-27 Catalina Drive, Majura Park Canberra Airport, prepared by Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment November 2019 here

Airspace development and crane approvals

The protection of the airspace 15kms around Canberra Airport is essential to ensure that we maintain a safe operating environment for aircraft and to provide future growth for the airport. The airspace around Canberra Airport is protected under the Commonwealth Airports Act 1996 an the Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996. For more information, click here.

To apply, please download and complete the Obstacle Application Form.

To submit the application or if you require further assistance, please contact airspaceprotection@canberraairport.com.au or phone 02 6275 2222.

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act)

Following an application by Canberra Airport to vary conditions of Approvals EPBC 2008/4170 and EPBC 2009/4748, the Department of the Environment and Energy approved the varied conditions on 3 June 2019.  The Department also approved on 3 June 2019 a revised Taxiway Bravo Biodiversity Offset Strategy (EPBC 2008/4170); May 2019.

Copies of the approved EPBC 2008/4170, EPBC 2009/4748 and Taxiway Bravo Biodiversity Offset Strategy (EPBC 2008/4170); May 2019 are available to members of the public and can be downloaded below.

EPBC 2008/4170 -Taxiway Bravo Extension - Approved Revision 3 June 2019

Taxiway Bravo Extension Project - Composite Final Project Report and Compliance Report No 1

Taxiway Bravo Extension Project - Annual Compliance Report No 2 - August 2021

Taxiway Bravo Extension Project - Annual Compliance Report No 3 - August 2022

Taxiway Bravo Extension Project – Annual Compliance Report No 4 – August 2023

Taxiway Bravo Biodiversity Offset Strategy – Approved Revision 11 March 2022

Construction Environmental Management Plan

Threatened Species Management Plan

Northern Road – EPBC 2009/4748 – Approval of Variation of conditions (May 2020)

Northern Road – EPBC 2009/4748 - Construction and Operations Strategy (May 2020)

Northern Road – EPBC 2009/4748 – Construction Environmental Management Plan (Approved June 2022)

Building applications

Below are the current building applications submitted by Canberra Airport to the Canberra Airport Building Controller in compliance with Airports (Building Control) Amendment Regulations 2010 (No.1).

If you have any inquiries about any building applications listed below, please contact info@canberraairport.com.au

Building Activity Number

BAN-23-CBR-0102

Precinct

Pialligo

Approval Type

Tenant Fit-Out Works

Application Date

17 September 2023

Approval Date

15 November 2023

Building Activity Number

BAN-23-CBR-0117

Precinct

Brindabella

Approval Type

Tenant Fit-out Works

Application Date

15 November 2023

Approval Date