Horsham Rural City Council Aerodrome Business Plan 2010

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT STYLES
HORSHAM AERODROME
BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE - 2010
Malcolm Styles
3/5/2010
FINAL ADOPTED BY HORSHAM RURAL CITY COUNCIL ON 3 MAY 2010
HORSHAM AERODROME BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE
THIS BUSINESS PLAN UPDATES THE PLAN DATED 7 DECEMBER 2007. IT PROVIDES AN INDEPENDENT
VIEW OF THE LONG TERM VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE HORSHAM AERODROME AND OF ITS
SIGNIFICANCE REGIONALLY
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HORSHAM AERODROME OVERALL LAYOUT 2007
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. PURPOSE OF BUSINESS PLAN
3. EXISTING AERODROME FACILITIES
3.1 History and Description
3.2 Movement Area
3.3 Terminal Area
3.4 Support Facilities
3.5 Operational Support Facilities
3.6 Operational Costs & Income
4. ROLE OF AERODROME
4.1 Current Role
4.2 Possible Future Role
4.3 Ownership Alternatives
5. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
5.1 Consultation approach
5.2 Questionnaires
5.3 Consultation Findings
6. FORECAST AVIATION DEMAND
6.1 Aviation Activity
6.2 Existing/Future Passenger Services
6.3 Opportunities
7. FORECAST CONTIGUOUS/ALLIED USES
7.1 Existing Contiguous/Allied Uses
7.2 Opportunities for Expansion of Contiguous/Allied Uses
8. ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE
8.1 Horsham Planning Scheme Provisions
8.2 Potential Environmental issues
8.3 Land Use Planning Effects
9. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES & THREATS ANALYSIS
9.1 SWOT Analysis
9.2 Discussion about Analysis Results
10. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
10.1 Runways
10.2 Movement Areas
10.4 Operational Facilities
10.5 Landside Commercial Development Opportunities
10.6 Pilot Training Support Opportunities
11. PROPOSED ACTIONS AND PRIORITIES
12. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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13. THE NEED FOR HORSHAM AERODROME IMPROVEMENTS
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Aerial Photograph of Horsham Aerodrome and Surrounds
APPENDIX B Plan of Possible Medium Term Layout
APPENDIX C Formats of Questionnaires
APPENDIX D Letters from Various Authorities and Stakeholders
APPENDIX E Wind Data
APPENDIX F Horsham 2040 Summary Document
APPENDIX G Horsham Planning Scheme Provisions for Aerodrome
APPENDIX H CASA Audit Summary February 2010
APPENDIX I Detailed Preliminary Estimate (Runway 17/35)
APPENDIX J Development Plan for Runway (17/35)
APPENDIX K Land Acquisition Plan for Initial Extension of Runway 17/35
APPENDIX L Overall Layout Plan of Existing Hangars
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1. INTRODUCTION
This is an update of the Horsham Aerodrome Business Plan dated 7 December 2007. The update
incorporates estimates updates, Town Plan zoning amendments undertaken by the Horsham Rural
City Council, land acquisition plan, lighting needs for the extension of the north-south runway 17/35,
and an analysis of the maintenance inspection logs undertaken over time by the Aerodrome
management staff.
The Horsham Aerodrome provides an essential service to the communities of the Rural City of
Horsham and to the Wimmera region. The Aerodrome is owned and operated by the Horsham Rural
City Council.
The aerodrome is located approximately 8 kilometres from the Central Business District of Horsham,
and is about 6 kilometres north-west of the City’s outskirts. It can be accessed along good standard
sealed road networks either from the Blue Ribbon Road (Horsham-Kalkee Road) via Gatehouse Road
and Geodetic Road, or alternatively via the Western Highway and Geodetic Road. It is within a rural
farming setting on relatively flat elevated land with sparse tree vegetation.
It currently provides for general aviation, flying training, gliding activities, joy flights; and more
particularly essential air ambulance services, emergency support during major emergency events
such as bushfires and floods;as well as some limited RAAF operations.
The Council is seeking an independent Business Plan view of the facilities to establish a framework
for the future development of the aerodrome and its accompanying land and infrastructure. This is
in order to ensure that future investment into the aerodrome provides valuable and long-term,
regional-wide benefits.
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1.1 Horsham Aerodrome Basic Data

The following is sourced from AIP Australia’s ERSA dated 11 March 2010 FAC H - 19:
HORSHAM
AVFAX CODE 3022
(Sketch plan indicates below:) ELEV 445
(Runway 08/26 sealed, 1322 m) VIC UTC + 10 YHSM
(Runway 17/35 grass, 793 m) S 36 40.2 E 142 10.4 VAR 10 DEG E REG
(142˚ 3NM (to) Horsham)
AD OPR Horsham Rural City Council, PO Box 511, Horsham, VIC, 3402. PH 03 53829777 all HR.
HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES
BP – Horsham Aero Club: W 2200-0700. H24 BP AVGAS Cardswipe bowser – BP card only. Phone
0417 501624, PN required. Callout fee may apply. AVGAS, JET A1, 0125. Cash, cheque or BP carnet
only.
Unicom
118.8 Callsign Horsham Unicom. TX, HC, Fuel, SFC WX & MOV, W 2200-0700
PASSENGER FACILITIES
ME – ACFT and Glider repairs AVBL
SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE
Rwy 08/26 Fixed distance/touchdown markings not AVBL
AERODROME OBSTACLES
1. Lit OBST, ELEV 1126 FT, 4NM NE of AD.
2. Unlit OBST, ELEV 647 FT 3NM ESE of AD
METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED
1. TAF CAT D
2. AWIS – Phone 03 5381 0257 and 401.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
08/26 080 43a PCN 6 /F /B /580 (84PSI) /U WID 30 RWS 90
17/35 170 26c 5700/350/(51PSI) WID 18 RWS 60
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Grassed black clay; RWY stabilised sand centre
AERODROME AND APPROACH LIGHTING
RWY 08/26 LIRL PAL 122.3 SDBY PWR AVBL
RWY 08/26 PTBL (1)
(1) PN
ATS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
FIA MELBOURNE CENTRE 125.8 On Ground
RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
NDB HSM 401 S 36 40.3 E142 10.1 Range 50 (HN 50) (1)
(1) Pilot monitored.
LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1. Limited parking for ACFT ABV 5700KG MTOW
2. Due to soil cracking and subsidence around movement areas restrict operations to sealed
and prepared surfaces.
CTAF – AFRU 118.8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Gliding OPS HJ JF. Glider OPR WI RWS.
2. Seasonal aerial spraying operations.
CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME
1. WAC 3469.
2. Also refer to AIP Departure and Approach Procedures.
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AERODROME CONTACT LIST
Horsham Rural City Council
Chief Executive Officer

K V Shade Roberts Avenue
PO Box 511
HORSHAM 3402
1. Aerodrome Manager
David Eltringham Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9724
Tel. AH: (03) 5382 4890
Fax: (03) 5381 1007
Mobile 0418 147 482
2. After Hours Duty Officer Mobile 0408 504 255
3. Assistant Aerodrome Manager

Kevin Johnson Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750
Tel. AH: (03) 5347 0006
Mobile: 0407 340 998
4. Engineer
David Eltringham Mobile 0418 147 482
5. Aerodrome Technical Inspector

Anup Bajracharya Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9756
6. Aerodrome Reporting Officers
Rod Skurrie Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750

Mobile 0437 582 898
Malcolm Carter Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750

Tel. AH (03) 5382 0949
Mobile 0428 861 294
Kelvin Howe Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750

Tel. AH (03) 5381 1868
Mobile 0458 355 727
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7. PURPOSE OF BUSINESS PLAN

The purpose is summarised as follows:
(a) Provide a foundation and future direction for the Horsham Aerodrome that adds to the
essential fabric of the Wimmera Region. Such fabric is essential to the continuing wealth and
well-being of Victoria, and Australia.
(b) Identify the main products and services of the aerodrome, and associated activities and
events, and their visions for the future.
(c) Provide the Horsham Rural City Council with clear strategies to optimise and enhance the
uses of the existing facilities at bearable cost to the Council and its community.
(d) Protect and grow the use of air transport, and for future investment in associated facilities
and industries.
(e) Address any socio-economic and environmental issues associated with the aerodrome
operations that may be of concern to the community.
(f) Provide an essential background document that may assist the Horsham Rural City Council
to apply for funding assistance now and into the future from Government agencies.
(g) Assess any required infrastructure improvements.
(h) Provide the Horsham Rural City Council with a list of proposed actions and preliminary
costing estimates for future capital and maintenance works.
(i) Provide a comprehensive working document to attract further business opportunities,
including a Regular Passenger Air Service to Melbourne.
(j)
8. EXISTING AERODROME FACILITIES
8.1 History and Current Activity

The Horsham aerodrome was established and built in 1967. Since its establishment, the use
of the aerodrome has steadily increased. In 1993 the Commonwealth Government
privatised all smaller airfields. Currently the following activities are undertaken at Horsham
Aerodrome:
 Horsham Aviation Services (which purchased the former National Safety Council
facility with direct access airside)
 Horsham Aero Club
 Horsham Flying Club (gliders and ultralights)
 ‘Airwego’ and Wimmera Aero Club Flying Schools
 Private Aviators Hangars (15 No.)
 Two aviation support businesses (sheet metal and aircraft paint shop and composite
components)
 Aerial agriculture operator
 Support services to regional emergency services including Aerial Fire attack water
supply installation
 Aviation refuelling installation
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The Horsham Aero Club and the Horsham flying Club both have clubroom facilities inclusive
of a meeting room, coffee and tea making facilities, licensed bar facilities and clubroom.
Horsham Rural City Council operates a modest terminal building (known as the Wade
Terminal) where complementary tea/coffee facilities for occasional aviators is available.
The Air Ambulance service is now recognised as an important regional service, and it can be
demonstrated that many lives have been saved. Costs of long-term medical treatments are
reduced due to the presence of the service as it enables rapid patient transfer.
The aerodrome is increasingly becoming the focus of essential service provision during major
emergency events affecting western Victoria. It has been identified as particularly
strategically located for the use of fire bombers for extensive bushfire mitigation in the areas
south and west of Horsham, as well as the Little Desert area. It was used during t recent fire
emergencies inclusive of:
 Grampians fires in 2006;

 Black Saturday fires (February 2009).
Due to its geographical location, the Horsham Aerodrome is extensively used by fire aviation
agencies inclusive of re-fuelling during transfer of platforms between Melbourne and
Adelaide.
The aerodrome comprises a total area of approximately 50 hectares (area inclusive of

privately owned facilities of Horsham Aviation Services) and is generally ‘L’ shaped to
encompass the two runways.
3.2 Movement Area

The east-west oriented Runway 08/26 is a medium strength flexible pavement sealed
runway of 1322 metres in length, Pavement Classification Number (PCN) 6/F/B/580
(84PSI)/U. The runway width is 30 metres. The runway strip width is 90 metres. The Reserve
width is 182 metres.
The north-south oriented Runway 17/35 is currently a grassed runway with a stabilised sand
centre, is of 793 metres in length, and is not rated with a Pavement Classification Number
(PCN). The runway width is 18 metres. The runway strip width is 60 metres. The reserve
width has been recently widened to 172 metres (October 2009).
There is a sealed apron running southwards from the western end of Runway 08/26 that
connects to a sealed tie-down area for light aircraft.
3.3 Terminal Area

There is a small terminal building (the “Wade Terminal”) south of the sealed apron, and a
sealed carparking area south of the terminal building which can provide for 17 carparking
bays. There are public toilet facilities, public aviator/free local phone, water and tea/coffee
making facilities available. Of interest, the Wade Memorial Terminal was provided in 1967 to
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acknowledge the then Federal minister for Aviation, Senator Wade. Senator Wade gave
great support to the development of aviation at Horsham.

A private company, Horsham Aviation Services, specialising in general aviation and
recreational aircraft maintenance. It currently is operating very successfully. approximately
220 aircraft are currently serviced at Horsham Aerodrome. Clients are mostly from New
South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
There is provision for the following mix of various – sized hangar sites:
 10 No. 18metres x 18 metres

 5 No. 15 to 18 metres x 25 to 36 metres
 4 No. 23 metres x 46 metres (with direct access to Mason Drive)
The Horsham Rural City Council provides long-term leases for these hangar sites; lessees are
responsible for construction and maintenance of the hangars.
The Horsham Flying Club (which incorporates the Wimmera Soaring Club) is located on an
area of 69 metres by 35 metres. The Horsham Aero Club uses an area 36 metres by 25
metres.
There are four industrial sites, each of an area of 23 metres by 35 metres. Three are
occupied; one by an aircraft sheet metal enterprise, the other two by an aircraft paint shop
enterprise.
Public access is via Geodetic Road to the terminal building. Access to the hangars and other
facilities is via an internal sealed road network.
3.5 Operational Support Facilities

Accessed from the sealed apron is a 24-hour ‘BP’ AVGAS facility activated by ‘BP’ card only
cardswipe at the bowser. JETA1 is available provided that one hour’s prior notice is given,
(telephone contact details available through En- Route Supplement Australia [ ERSA] page).
 pilot activated runway /strip lighting for runway 08/26 (on frequency 122.3 KHz).
 Non-Directional Beacon with weather broadcast direct from the Bureau of
Meteorology’s Horsham Aerodrome-located weather station.
 Automatic emergency 30 KVA stand-by generator system that supports runway
lighting and the Terminal power in the event of mains power failure
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3.6 Operational Costs and Income

The operational costs are summarised in the table below (Horsham Rural City Council, with
some income from user and lease charges):
FINANCIAL OPERATIONAL OPERATIONAL INCOME OPERATIONAL

YEAR EXPENDITURE DEFICIT
2006/07 $58,500 Rent & User charges ($13,000)
Landing fees ($7500) $37,580
Reg. use parking fees ($420)
(projected) Landing fees ($6,600) $53,730
Landing fees ($7500) $25,180
(projected) Landing fees ($7250) $28,620
Over the four financial years, the Council also financed the following additional capital
works:
 Replace PAAC cubicle and aerial $8,000

 Reseal runway 08/26 $112,000
 Emergency access/pedestrian gate $3,000
 Tie Down area for light aircraft $21,600
 Emergency water supply $3,000
 Light aircraft run up area $5,000
 Provision for aerodrome redevelopment $350,000
Total $502,600
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4. ROLE OF AERODROME
4.1 Current Role

Horsham Aerodrome is a regional facility. It provides for the following aerodrome services
for the Wimmera Region:
 Community services by Air Ambulance, Police, Country Fire Authority, Department

of Sustainability and Environment, etc.
 Daily airparcel and security document delivery and dispatch services
 Charter flights
 General Aviation (inclusive of flying training and aircraft maintenance)
 Sport Aviation
 Airwork for agriculture, aerial photography, flora and fauna surveys, etc.
 Gliding and associated glider servicing business
 Hangar sites to house predominantly individual privately owned aircraft and gliders
 Some pilot training for aviation and gliding
 Access for 36 Squadron RAAF and other Australian Defence Force aircraft on a
regular basis
Alternative landing site for Regular Public Transport Services (e.g. Sharp Aviation, O’Connor
Airlines and the Leskie/Barber Consortium).
It should be noted that there is currently no Regular Public Transport services (that is, no
regular commercial passenger services) offered at the Horsham Aerodrome. The Council is,
however, actively pursuing the establishment of one, and has had extensive discussions with
Sharp Aviation.
The aerodrome is currently a Registered Aerodrome with CASA.
4.2 Possible Future Role

The possible future role is more fully discussed in sections 6 and 7 of this Business Plan. The
Council is of the view that there are strong reasons to encourage a commercial company to
commence a Regular Public transport service direct to Tullamarine or Essendon Airport. The
Council has indicated that it would be prepared to upgrade registration to certified
aerodrome standard should a regular public transport service be established.
The increasing importance of the aerodrome as a base for combating serious fires in the
west and south west of the State of Victoria cannot be over-emphasised. There is a need to
ensure that particularly the runways and water refilling facilities can accommodate the
increasingly heavier aircraft being commissioned to combat serious fire events, and there is
a strong argument that emergency service authorities needs during such (increasingly
common) emergency events should be catered for at the aerodrome.
The potential proximity of the Horsham Aerodrome to a proposed Western Highway

Horsham Ring Road, and the possibility of running both the proposed Ring Road and the
Melbourne/Adelaide railway line to the north of the aerodrome, thereby eliminating seven
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dangerous level crossings, and providing direct access from these two transport modes to air
services raises potential regional air export possibilities for Wimmera agricultural commerce.
4.3 Ownership Alternatives

The Horsham Rural City Council currently owns and maintains the Horsham Aerodrome and
its facilities. The Council has considered the alternatives of selling and/or long-term leasing,
and has decided to maintain the status quo. This is because the need to subsidise the
operational costs that would make it undesirable for a prospective purchaser/long term
lessee to buy or lease and continue to provide the service. It is also because the aerodrome
is regarded as an important essential service for the region. The Council cited the recent
Grampians Bushfire events as an example of the essential service role that the facility plays.
The importance of the regional role that the fixed wing air ambulance operations has; its
association with the Horsham Aerodrome and with the Wimmera Base Hospital cannot be
over-emphasised. The Horsham Council has in the past indicated that for these reasons, it is
committed to keeping the aerodrome in public ownership as a crucial regional asset and a
potential driver for industrial development.
5. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
5.1 Consultation Approach

The approach for this Business Plan was to establish contact with the major stakeholders and
seek their views. A meeting of the users of the aerodrome was held at the aerodrome on 18
October 2007 where views were put and discussed, and two questionnaires were distributed
for responses to be forwarded to the Council (refer to Appendix C for questionnaire
formats).
Contact was also made with officers of Horsham Rural City Council, the Wimmera
Development Association, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Country
Fire Authority, and Tourism Victoria.
Questionnaire forms were made available for any interested persons or groups at the
Horsham Rural City Council office
5.2 Questionnaires
The questionnaires were designed to prompt discussion, and to identify opportunities,
constraints and priorities for the aerodrome.
The responses received are summarised in Appendix C (refer Appendix C attached).
Follow-up telephone discussions were held with the following persons and organisations,
and the consultation findings are summarised below:
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5.2.1 Direct Employment by aviation industry associated with Horsham Aerodrome

Since 1990, the number of employees has risen substantially. For the directly related
aviation industries that base themselves at Horsham, in late 2007 there were 25 employees.
In 2010 there are 35 employees.
5.2.2 Estimated equivalent full time employees
The equivalent full time employees number 26.7
5.2.3 Estimated total annual turnover of organisations associated with aerodrome
The estimated annual turnover is variable, as some of the work is subject to seasonal
variations. The estimate is in the order of $6.3 million.
5.2.4 Industries associated with Horsham aerodrome growth plans
The industries currently associated with the aerodrome include aviation maintenance
services, a specialised aviation paint shop with over a year’s advanced bookings, an aviation
sheet metal industry, a regional aerial cropping business, a glider repair business, and the Air
Ambulance service. The Air Ambulance service is based in Melbourne, but the service at
Horsham is regular, growing at well over 6% per annum, and likely to grow faster than the
Victorian average because of the demographic characteristics of the Wimmera population as
well as the close association of the service with the Regional Base Hospital in Horsham.
Industries that may be attracted in the future include aircraft restoration businesses,
aviation component manufacturing and/or assembly, aircraft assembling/construction,
international pilot training businesses, niche export marketing businesses, servicing
businesses associated with a Regular Public Transport service, charter services and private
operators wishing to relocate from the crowded facilities at Melbourne, Adelaide and
Sydney, as well as transport service businesses.
5.2.5 Role of aerodrome during emergency events

The emergency services all advised that the Horsham Aerodrome is regarded as the most
crucial regional facility for the Wimmera during all major emergencies. This is because of the
central proximity of Horsham, the location of the Wimmera Base Hospital being at Horsham,
and the presence of regional offices of the major agencies of the State Government at
Horsham.
Air Ambulance advises that there is no aerodrome within any of the Wimmera region that
has an acceptable north-south orientated runway, and that this is a particular deficiency of
the regional aerodrome at Horsham. The existing north-south runway at Horsham is too
short, too rough, and of doubtful pavement strength during wet weather periods.
The Aerodrome is strategically placed between eastern South Australia and western Victoria.
The Horsham Aerodrome is located close to the Wimmera/Grampians/Mallee Fire control
facilities of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) at Horsham. It is an
essential and crucial strategic placement facility for emergency support aircraft assets such
as the Sky Crane Fire Bomber helicopters.
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5.2.6 Other relevant comments

A number of respondents commented upon the presence of strong winds from the south
and from the north, as well as from the south-south west, causing cross-wind issues for the
pilots, particularly affecting Air Ambulance and emergency services.
The ready availability of aviation fuel was also considered to be an important existing facility.
The geographic proximity between Melbourne and Adelaide was seen as a potential
advantage for private and commercial aviation companies to consider as an alternative to
Parafield, Moorabbin and Essendon; all of which are busy, and with high operating costs.
One highlighted the findings of the Australian Government’s Department of Transport and
Regional Services ‘Report 111 General Aviation: An industry overview’(2005)which indicates
increasing trends within the Wimmera region for
 Private flying hours in VH registered aircraft
 Business flying hours in VH registered aircraft
 Training in VH flight training
 Charter flights
 Aerial work
5.3 Consultation Findings

In summary, the findings as a result of the consultations with individuals, businesses and
stakeholders confirm the following:
 The Horsham Aerodrome is of critical regional significance, particularly for Air
Ambulance services, during emergency events and recovery, and as essential
infrastructure needed to promote and grow the region as an important and integral
part of Victoria’s future wealth and strength;
 The deficient north-south runway requires urgent improvement so that the facility
can be used as the resource it was established as so it may fully service the region in
practically all weather conditions;
 There is potential to provide a suitable alternative , west of Melbourne and east of
Adelaide, for charter and private aviators to relocate from overcrowded and
expensive aerodromes that are located at sites that have been surrounded by
rapidly expanding populations;
 There is strong interest and potential for a Regional Public Transport service at
Horsham (that is, regular commercial flights) to and from Melbourne and perhaps
Adelaide;
 Three of the existing aviation-related industries are planning to substantially
increase their establishments and employment over the next five years;
 There is interest in establishing other industries allied to the Horsham Aerodrome;
 The location of the Horsham Aerodrome is ideal, being on flat land, close to existing
strong road networks and other infrastructure such as electricity and water, has very
few obstacle limitations, is well protected with planning controls upon surrounding
lands, and only eight kilometres from the Central Business District of Horsham.
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6. FORECAST AVIATION DEMAND
6.1 Aviation Activity

Aviation traffic at the Horsham aerodrome is only partly recorded.
Rural Ambulance Victoria has advised that in the twelve months of July 2006 to end of June
2007, a total of 273 air ambulance patient transports have occurred from Wimmera airfields;
158 of them occurring from Horsham. The service is expected to grow by 6% to 9% per
annum.
A passenger or aircraft movement is either a take-off or a landing. Estimates of current

activity are tabulated below:
TYPE OF TRAFFIC AIRCRAFT PASSENGER

MOVEMENTS MOVEMENTS
Air Ambulance 316 -
Training 10,900 -
Private (including casual visits) 7,000 700
Military 25 -
Charter 1400 3000
Corporate 10 -
CFA, DSE, etc. 90 -
TOTALS 19,741 3700
CHECK ABOVE TABLE
6.2 Existing/Future Passenger Services

There are currently no Regular Public Transport services at the Horsham Aerodrome.
The Horsham Rural City Council has undertaken a number of discussions with potential
providers of Regular Public Transport (RPT). These have included Sharp Aviation, O’Connor
Airlines and the Leskie/Barber Consortium.
Road travel time to Melbourne is a little over three hours, which makes it attractive for
corporate entities to use such a service if it can be convenient, regular, and able to be used
during most weather conditions. The nearest RPT service to Horsham is at Hamilton, some
130 kilometres to the south of Horsham, and which services the south-west of the
Wimmera. It is of interest that there are only two regular passenger train services to
Melbourne per week, which underlines the remoteness of Horsham to Melbourne from a
public transport travel time perspective, and the potential attractiveness of a regular
commercial air service as the Horsham region grows in importance and significance.
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From discussions with the stakeholders, a favoured potential RTP service would run five days
per week, departing Horsham at 7.00 a.m. to Tullamarine (or Essendon), thence depart
Tullamarine (or Avalon) at 9.00 a.m. back to Horsham. Evenings would be to depart Horsham
5.00 p.m. back to Tullamarine (or Essendon), thence depart Tullamarine (or Essendon) at
7.00 p.m. back to Horsham. With the correct promotional exposure, the stakeholders
consider that such a service would become popular for corporate and government bodies
with business to conduct in the Wimmera or Melbourne, as it would save having to drive for
six or more hours and save accommodation costs and time costs for overnight stays.
6.3 Opportunities
An opportunity other than an RPT described in Section 6.2 above that has been identified
include forming an association with the Singapore Airlines Flying School initiative at Ballarat
which is a $36 million investment to teach international students. There may be scope to
provide the use of the Horsham aerodrome for simulated landings and take-offs, and to
provide other allied training facilities.
Further opportunities present themselves for private and charter aircraft operators to re-
establish at Horsham Airport as the costs of operating particularly from Moorabbin and
Essendon Airports continue to rise steeply. Horsham may be particularly attractive due to its
short flying time proximity to Melbourne and indeed most of the western areas of Victoria
and eastern and central South Australia, including Adelaide.
With the increased frequency of serious bushfire emergency events that have occurred
particularly in the Grampians, the Otways, Little Desert and around Adelaide, and with
climate changes predictions that a serious event is likely to occur every three to five years,
the Department of Sustainability and Environment is considering strategically basing
skycrane helicopters and possibly other, heavier aircraft at Horsham to enable quicker
responses to these events as they occur.
7. FORECAST CONTIGUOUS/ALLIED USES
7.1 Existing Contiguous/Allied Uses

Contiguous and allied uses are the Horsham Aviation Services (refer to Section 3.4 above for
details) as well as an aircraft sheet metal enterprise and an aircraft paint shop. There are
also two flying schools at the aerodrome, as well as a glider maintenance enterprise.
7.2 Opportunities for Expansion of Contiguous/Allied uses

The Horsham Rural City Council has provided four serviced industrial sites with frontage to
Geodetic Road as well as four 23 metre by 44 metre serviced sites with frontage to Mason
Drive and direct taxiways that connect to the runways. Four of the above sites are currently
occupied, one being a private individual who built a hangar for his own use.
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The opportunities are therefore limited. Nevertheless, there are opportunities to provide
more sites for allied industries further south along Geodetic Road should the Council decide
that there is a need to provide extra serviced land for such pursuits. The Council will need to
acquire extra land in order to do so.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND USE
8.1 Horsham Planning Scheme Provisions

The Horsham Aerodrome and its immediate environs lie within a Farming Zone (shown on
the planning scheme map as FZ with a number. The provisions of the Farming Zone are
shown in Appendix G (refer to Appendices) of this Business Plan. An amendment called
“C44 Horsham Aerodrome Runway Extension” was gazetted on 29 October 2009. This
amendment covers part of the proposed extensions to the north-south runway 17/35 as
SUZ2 (Special Use Zone 2), but failed to pick up the need to have the whole of the
aerodrome re-zoned to Special Use zone. This anomaly needs to be picked up as part of
Horsham Rural City Council’s Planning Scheme reviews and amended to reflect the
establishment as long ago as 1967 of this major element of infrastructure.
There is also a Design and Development Overlay shown as DD02 on the Planning Scheme
map that applies within the immediate Aerodrome environs area. The objectives are to
‘maintain the efficiency and safety of the Horsham Airport.’; and ‘To ensure that
development in the immediate environs of the airport does not prejudice the existing or
future use of the airport’. The Schedule 2 to the Design and Development Overlay is included
as part of Appendix G (refer to Appendices) of this Business Plan.
Finally there is a Design and Development Overlay shown as DD03 on the Planning Scheme
map that applies within the wider Horsham Aerodrome environs area. The objectives are to
‘maintain the efficiency and safety of the Horsham Airfield’; and ‘To ensure the height of
development in the wider area surrounding the airport does not prejudice the existing or
future use of the airport’.
8.2 Potential Environmental Issues

The Planning Scheme provisions set decision guidelines about potential development
impacts on the aerodrome and its environs, which are designed to ensure that the objectives
outlined in 8.1 above are able to be met. This means that there are vegetation height
restrictions, as well as other restrictions to other development.
Should the Horsham Aerodrome be expanded for use by larger aircraft, planning scheme
Design Development Overlays would need to be reviewed commensurate with the changes
to the aerodrome configuration. Controls should also be extended to include Australian
Noise Exposure Forecasts (ANEFs), and possible applications of use of non-aeronautical land
within such zones. This would particularly be the case should the north-south runway 17/35
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be extended and improved to regularly take larger aircraft. This is because the
approach/take-off route when needing to be to or from the south would be over the
western edge of the City of Horsham itself.
8.3 Land Use Planning Effects

Should the Horsham Aerodrome play a more significant role in the use of Regular Public
Transport flights, then the next round of review of the Horsham Municipal Strategic
Statement needs to take this Business Plan and its recommendations into account. It is
advocated that consideration be given at such point in time to rezoning the land footprint
required for the aerodrome as a Special Use Public Purposes Zone. (refer to discussion in
Section 8.1 above).
The Horsham 2040 ‘Strategy for Growth Management’ was exhibited in October 2007. The
Strategy is advocating a ‘core and node’ scenario as well as the provision of a ring road for
the by-passing of Horsham from the south-east to the north-west. The draft strategy notes
the following observation of the Horsham Aerodrome:
’The airport is seen as an underutilized asset. Protection of its capacity to expand to meet
future needs is vital. The ring road alignment proposed will enhance airport accessibility,
and suitable intersection(s) are necessary’.
Any proposed long-term extension of the north-south runway 17/35 southwards beyond
Gatehouse Road should be built into the requirements of the Horsham Planning Scheme.
This would mean re-aligning or alternatively closing the Gatehouse Road road reserve to
cater for any ultimate length decided upon. The maximum length of runway 17/35 currently
envisaged in the long term is 2000 metres. The length extension that may be required to be
accommodated south of Gatehouse Road is approximately 600 metres. The extension would
allow the north-south runway 17/35 to ultimately reach a length of 2000 metres. The width
of the runway reserve should be ideally 172 metres or an absolute minimum of 150 metres
so as to meet the requirements of clearance and future taxiways for larger aircraft.
Any land required for acquisition for the north-south runway 17/35 should include the land
across to the frontage with Geodetic Road. The balance of the land should be ultimately
developed to cater for ancillary/industrial purposes.
Any proposed long-term extension of the east-west runway 08/26 will require consideration
of closure of part of Flacks Road, or alternatively the realignment of the road reserve.
Closure of part of Flacks Road may well be the better option, provided that any concerns
from the public are able to be satisfactorily addressed through the required process to close
a road reserve.
Any land required for acquisition for the east-west runway 08/26 should maintain the
current runway strip width, being 182.88 metres. The extension that would be required for
the runway to ultimately reach a length of 2000 metres would be in the order of 400 metres.
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9. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS
9.1 ‘SWOT’ Analysis

Strengths
The strengths listed are as follows:

 The aerodrome and its infrastructure investment is there
 The facility is well-maintained by an interested and pro-active Council
 There are active aero and gliding clubs at the aerodrome
 There is strong interest in establishing Regular Public Transport Services at the
aerodrome
 Strong planning controls exist to protect aviation activity at and around the
aerodrome
 Sport aviation is being encouraged
 There are aviation and glider maintenance industries established at the
aerodrome
 The terrain is flat, not prone to flooding, and has few obstacle limitation issues
 Good access road network, and close proximity to Horsham, yet sufficient
distance where noise is not (currently) an issue
 Aviation flying training has been established at the aerodrome by two
independent companies
 Fuel support facilities exist
 Approximately 20 private and business general aviation aircraft are permanently
based at the aerodrome, as well as ten or more others undertaking agricultural
operations, or are being serviced or maintained, or painted or repaired at any
one time
 There is room to expand the facility
 The proximity of the aerodrome to Ballarat makes the facility attractive to being
an ancillary facility for the new International Flying School being established at
Ballarat
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Opportunities
Opportunities identified include:

 The location and proximity from Melbourne and Adelaide can be attractive to
have a Regular Public Transport service established
 The location and proximity to Melbourne and Adelaide can be attractive for
private aviators to establish themselves at the Horsham Aerodrome
 Activity at the Horsham Aerodrome is continuing to grow
 A pro-active Council has the ability to lever its funding commitments by seeking
funding grants from other levels of government to undertake capital
improvements over time
 A pro-active Council has the ability to create a careful planned approach to
improve the layout and functioning of the aerodrome and support facilities
 Ability to plan for leasable office building for flying school and other aviation-
related activities
 Ability to plan for light industrial infrastructure along Geodetic Road
 Investigate ways to increase revenues to assist in provision of improvements to
infrastructure (e.g Public Transport seat landing levy to improve terminal
facilities, etc.)
 Strengthen, widen, lengthen and seal north-south runway 17/35 to overcome
wind issues about safety
 In the longer term strengthen and lengthen east-west runway 08/26 to allow for
larger, more comfortable aircraft types
Weaknesses
The following have been identified:

 The land area of the aerodrome is configured to reflect the runways as they
were built, with little attention to future growth in activity or aerodrome facility
needs
 The popularity of leasing of sites for privately built hangars has caused issues
about access to the runways
 There is a lack of developed space for aircraft parking and tie-down areas
 The fuelling facility is placed at a location where aircraft movement congestion is
now occurring
 Placement of the former National Safety Council building, and its subsequent
sale to private enterprise has inhibited opportunities to better utilise the areas
both airside and landside in the vicinity
 The aerodrome lighting has reached the end of its useful life, is of antiquated
design, and urgently requires replacement of both cabling and luminaires (to
surface mounted flush-type)
 Prevailing wind directions and the wind intensities indicate an urgent need to
widen, strengthen, seal and lengthen the north-south runway 17/35 for aircraft
take-off and landing safety reasons
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 The costs of runway and apron improvements without substantial Government

funding assistance is prohibitive for the local community
 The existing terminal building is likely to quickly become too small for Regular
Public Transport services, is currently unattractive in appearance to visitors, and
appears to be quite close to the refuelling facilities which may pose a risk.
 Security issues will require addressing as well.
 The public carpark servicing the terminal building is restricted in area
 There will be a need to consider separating the private and sport aircraft
hangarage and activities away from commercial aviation businesses
 The entrance to the airport is hidden and unattractive
Threats
Threats identified are:

 Competition from other aerodromes in south-western and north-western
Victoria
 Requirement for large funding injection to overcome the runway, taxiways and
terminal issues may be difficult to secure
 Increased Avgas fuel costs
 Aerodrome security costs
 Costs to replace antiquated runway and taxiway lighting, and capital costs of
introducing extra navigational aids such as a PAPI system
 Possible resistance to purchase of land for runway extensions, allied industry
uses
 Environmental issues around potential noise problems should the north-south
runway be improved
 Retention of status-quo may lead to further congestion, and loss of the benefits
flowing from attracting a Regular Public Transport service.
9.2 Discussion about Analysis Results

From the above ‘SWOT’ analysis there are clear opportunities for the Horsham Aerodrome
to reach its potential to be a valuable regional aerodrome facility. It can and should
contribute to strengthening the Wimmera Region of Victoria in a very positive and
sustainable way.
However, the Horsham Rural City Council will require substantial funding support to achieve
this.
The keys are firstly to overcome the constrictions and restrictions of the current facility,
these being to:
 (In the short term) lengthen, strengthen and seal the north-south runway17/35
from its current length of 790 metres to at least 1200 metres; and in the
medium term widen the pavement from 18 metres to 30 metres, extend access
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taxiways. Land acquisition toward Gatehouse Road and westwards to Geodetic

Road will be required to enable these improvements to take place
 (in the medium to long term) relocate and re-orientate the terminal building;
ultimately to replace the building with something more substantial
 Re-organise aircraft parking and taxiways
 Replace the antiquated aerodrome runway and taxiway lighting
 Relocate the public entry to the terminal to Harpers Way, close off Lauries
Drive, and plan for the area between Harpers Way and Lauries Drive to
ultimately be used for a relocated terminal, aircraft standing and parking, and
for public carparking.
 Investigate the necessity or otherwise of relocating the re-fuelling facilities
Secondly the Horsham Rural City Council, with the assistance of the State Government, to
analyse the potential corporate and governmental department markets for a Regional Public
Transport service at the Horsham Aerodrome. The results of this work should be made
available to those commercial interests who are willing to participate in an Expressions of
Interest process for the establishment of a Regional Public Transport service at the
aerodrome.
Thirdly, the Horsham Rural City Council to seek discussions with Singapore Airlines to explore
the possibilities of the new International Flying Training School (being established at Ballarat)
using the Horsham Aerodrome as an ancillary facility.
Fourthly, the Council to build into its next Horsham Planning Scheme and Municipal Strategic
Statement review the need to ultimately establish 2000 metre long runways at the Horsham
Aerodrome.
Fifthly, the Council to seek funding assistance to purchase the land identified to extend the
north-south runway 17/35 to Gatehouse Road, and westwards to Geodetic Road.
Finally, the Council to establish preliminary plans to re-align Gatehouse Road southwards or
to close Gatehouse Road to accommodate the ultimate extension of runway 17/35 to 2000
metres, and to investigate the possibility of closing a section of Flacks road just south of
Aerodrome Road to allow for the ultimate extension of the east-west runway 08/26 to 2000
metres.
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10. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
10.1 Runways
Short-Term
The most pressing need is to provide an alternative for aircraft to take off and land when
winds are adverse to the safe use of the east-west runway 08/26. Appendix E provides the
wind data which indicates that for most of the year there are frequent occasions when winds
from the north and from the south as well as from the south-west exceed 30 kilometres per
hour, creating problems for pilots wishing to take off and /or land from the east-west
runway 08/26.
The north-south runway 17/35 is only 790 metres in length, only 18 metres in width, the
grass surface is sparse and therefore rough, and the pavement is unclassified, meaning that
its strength is usually not suitable for larger aircraft.
In order to have a facility that is able to cater for the needs of a commercial Regular Public
Transport service, it will be an imperative to lengthen, widen, strengthen and seal runway
17/35 to at least 1200 metres in length, and from 18 metres in width to (initially) 22 metres
and (in the longer term) to 30 metres. Access taxiways should also be extended. Land
acquisition to Gatehouse Road, and across to Geodetic Road will be required.
An analysis of the reporting officers’ inspection log revealed the following:
DATE No. RUNWAY 17/35 REPORT COMMENT
17/4/08 0758 Rolling with 9 tonne roller trying to smooth surface. As can be seen,
Too dry & powdery runway 17/35 is
22/4/08 0760 Rough, dusty and very dry subject of a lot of
16/5/08 0767 Very rough and dry concern, often having
17/5/08 0768 25mm rain dirt on 17/35 slippery and sticky. Closed to be closed post-
runway slight to moderate
23/5/08 0770 Removed dumbbell on 17/35 to open runway rain events.
9/6/08 0775 Raining 17/35 too slippery. Closed runway When dry, reported
8/7/08 0785 17/35 Notam issued wet soft surface. Review Thurs. as being rough, and
22/7/08 0790 Rolled 17/35 with 13 tonne roller rolling efforts
1/8/08 0793 Notam on 17/35 Very wet and slippery ineffective (and
5/8/08 0794 17/35 still wet & slippery. Notam extended to 9/8/08 costly). Wind and
8/8/08 Notam extended propeller wash
12/8/08 0796 17/35 wet slippery. Notam review Friday contribute to erosion
of the “grassed”
21/10/08 0816 17/35 rough condition after airshow. Wind has
surface.
eroded surface around grass clumps making it very
rough
For a high proportion
11/11/08 0822 Very rough 17/35 runway
of the year, the
6/12/08 0830 Rolling. Not working. No moisture in soil turning it to
runway was reported
powder
to be either very
9/12/08 0831 Runway 17/35 rough. Need to be closed. Rolling did
rough, or Notams
no good. Edges starting to break up with use.
were issued closing
19/12/08 0834 Notam issued on 17/35 on 18/12. Wet condition the runway for
23/12/08 0835 Rolled runway on 20/12. Notam lifted. lengthy periods where
30/1/09 0846 17/35 still rough. Cracking on runway. Strip lifting. deemed to be too
3/2/09 0847 17/35 unduly rough. Cracking on strip. Gliding week. slippery for use.
6/3/09 0855 Runway 17/35 very rough
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DATE No. RUNWAY 17/35 REPORT COMMENT

13/3/09 0857 17/35 very rough. Red bi-plane got stuck in what Refer to comments
seemed to be a large crack in ground (after pulling off above.
to allow another aeroplane to land). The nature of runway
24/3/09 0860 17/35 unduly rough crack on runway. Restabilising 17/35 surface leads to
work finished. lengthy periods where
31/3/09 0862 17/35 very rough. Ground cracking. water lays on the
9/4/09 0865 Runway 17/35 very rough. HAAC have now agreed to surface, creating a
my suggestion that we abandon “grass” strip 17/35 hazardous surface for
and in future grade and lightly surface strip – this will aircraft and
increase maintenance cost necessitating long
28/4/09 0870 17/35 closed due to wet conditions closure periods after a
1/5/09 0871 17/35 very rough rain event.
19/5/09 0876 17/35 very rough
26/5/09 0878 Wet conditions. Notam issued on 17/35 If used before the
29/5/09 0879 Extended Notam until 2/6/09 runway 17/35 surface dries out
19/6/09 0885 Notam extended on runway 17/35 sufficiently, the
21/7/09 0894 All grass airside needs mowing when weather fines pavement becomes
up rutted and very
7/8/09 0899 Rolled runway 17/35 on 5/8 and cancelled Notam rough.
Maintenance costs
10/8/09 0900 Closed 17/35. Wet conditions
are high, and use
4/9/09 0907 Extend Notam to 8/9/09 runway 17/35. Water still
periods are small
laying on runway 17/35
throughout the year.
22/9/09 0912 Closed 17/35. Had 30 mm rain overnight.
20/10/09 0920 17/35 centre rough due to usage when wet.
Trenched. Rutted.
23/10 09 0921 17/35 rough to trenching along full length.
27/10/09 0922 17/35 rough with rutting.
27/11/09 0931 Closed 17/35 due to wet conditions until 30/11/09
8/12/09 0934 Closed 17/35. Wet surface
15/12/09 0936 17/35 very rough
1/1/10 0941 17/35 very rough
22/1/10 0947 17/35 rough
Long Term
B737 aircraft or similar Code 4C aircraft are capable of operating on a 30 metre wide runway
under concession. These would require an aeroplane Reference Field Length (ARFL) of 1800
metres and over, usually have wing spans of 36 metres and more, and outer main gear
wheel spans of 9 metres up to 14 metres. It is advocated that long-term planning
consideration be given to accommodating such requirements for runways and taxiways.
Hence the east-west runway 08/26 would need to be extended eastwards from its eastern
boundary by some 400 metres. Investigations into the desirability of closing a section of
Flacks Road should be undertaken so as to achieve the extension requirement. The reserve
width of 182.88 metres is adequate.
The north-south runway 17/35 will need to be extended beyond the south boundary of
Gatehouse Road by approximately 800 metres. The width of reserve for the runway should
also be set at an absolute minimum of 150 metres. The current north-south runway reserve
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of 121.92 metres is considered inadequate over the medium to longer term and the current
proposal to widen the reserve to 172m, addresses this need.
10.2 Movement Areas

Short Term
There is a need to ‘free up’ the constrictions that are obvious when aeroplanes taxi to the
terminal apron area and to and from the hangars further to the south. It is recommended
that detailed design be undertaken to relocate the main public entry from Lauries Drive to
Harpers Way, relocate the terminal building and public carpark, and extend the apron to
allow standing and tie-down of aircraft in the area between Harpers way and Lauries Drive,
including Lauries Drive itself.
Consideration should also be given in the detailed design to the possible relocation of the
fuelling facility.
As part of the improvements to the north-south runway, consideration should be given to
taxiway access from the parallel taxiway servicing the private hangars.
Long Term
Security issues will need to be addressed to secure the movement areas to a higher standard
than at present.
Consideration should be given to providing a taxiway south of the east-west runway 08/26.
Movement traffic, lighting and line marking would need to be carefully considered at the
intersection of the two runways and a new taxiway servicing the east-west runway 08/26.
It will become an imperative for the aerodrome to be reclassified from a registered
aerodrome to a certified aerodrome once a Regular Public Transport Service has become
well-established. The implications to the Council are that its current inspection regime
should not need to change much, but regular auditing and emergency procedures testing
will need to be re-introduced to the aerodrome’s procedures.

Short Term
Access to Horsham Aviation Services from Lauries Drive needs to be reconsidered in the light
of the proposed changes to the movement areas. This should be part of the movement area
detailed design stage to establish whether access should be restricted to Geodetic Road
frontage, what airside access should be granted to the property, and where it should be
provided in order to optimise the use of the movement areas airside by others.
Planning for further private hangar sites locations and infrastructure, sizes, access land-side
and airside should be undertaken as a matter of urgency. Infrastructure extension costs
recoups over time by lessees of the land should be set at no greater than eight (8) years,
inclusive of loan interest costs incurred by the Council.
A connection of non-potable water supply from the Wimmera Mallee pipeline has recently
been undertaken by the Council, and is already available for bushfire fighting needs.
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Long Term
Further development of light industrial sites and hangars, particularly for commercial
operators, should be encouraged south of Mason Drive between Geodetic Road and the
north-south runway 17/35.
10.4 Operational Facilities

Short term
Consideration should be given to the installation of a PAPI (Positional Approach Path
Indicator) navigational aid to pilots for the east-west runway 08/26 should a Regular Public
Transport service be established.
The antiquated runway and taxiway lighting and its cabling require replacement. The lights
should be replaced with surface mounted flush type luminaires.
Long Term
The provision of a PAPI system for an extended north-south runway 17/35 should be
considered.
10.5 Landside Commercial Development Opportunities

Short Term
There is limited serviced land available for commercial development at present. Land
purchase to the south of Mason Drive is an imperative to secure enough land for future
commercial development growth along Geodetic Road. This strategy fits with the nodal
development advocated in the draft Horsham 2040 visionary plan.
Long Term
Infrastructure extensions along Geodetic Road will be required to service commercial

development sites.
10.6 Pilot Training Support Opportunities

As has been outlined in Section 9.2, there is an opportunity to explore the possibilities of the
new International Flying Training School (being established at Ballarat) using Horsham
Aerodrome as an ancillary facility. This is because of the close proximity of Ballarat to
Horsham from an aviation point of view.
There are other longer term possibilities to provide office and building training facilities for
aviation and glider pilot training at the Horsham Aerodrome facility. Long-term planning
should set aside a suitable future site for such a facility.
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11. PROPOSED ACTIONS AND PRIORITIES

The table below summarises the short-term and long-term actions and priorities for future capital
and maintenance works:
ITEM PROPOSED ACTION TRIGGER TIMEFRAME PRELIMINARY

INDICATIVE COST
1 Acquire land from end runway Current imperative for 2009/10 $70,000(initial
17/35 (initially to within 250 regional aerodrome financial area)
metres of) Gatehouse Rd. and needs. Requires year
westwards to Geodetic Rd. funding assistance (Council-
(initial area 6.9 Ha, ultimate funded)
area 33.451 Ha)
2 Lengthen runway 17/35 by 500 Current imperative for 2009/10 $1,400,000
metres, widen it full length by regional aerodrome financial
12 metres, strengthen it full needs. Requires year
length with pavement funding assistance (subject to
State G.
grant)
3 Apply for funding assistance Regional imperative. 2010/11 $15,000
from the State Government to Request $ for $ funding financial
analyse the market potential, assistance year(subject
and call EoIs for a Regular to State
Public Transport service Gov. Funds)
4 Seek discussions with Regional initiative 2006/07 -
Singapore Airlines to link financial
Horsham Aerodrome with year
Ballarat Training Centre
5 Replace aerodrome lighting Maintenance and 2011/12 $250,000
improvement financial
imperative. year
6 Develop commercial Subject to private 2012/13 To be determined
hangar/light industrial sites enterprise market financial
along Geodetic Road to demand year
Gatehouse Road considerations, and
land acquisition (refer 1
above)
7 Investigate necessity or Subject to Regular 2010/11 $9,000
otherwise of relocating the Public Transport financial
refuelling facilities service establishment year
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INDICATIVE COST
8 Investigate ways to increase Increased commercial Short and -
revenues to assist in provision interest medium
of infrastructure terms
improvements (2010-2016)
9 Relocate the public entry to Subject to Regular Short-term $300,000
the terminal, and design Public Transport (2012-2014)
extended aircraft standing and service establishment
parking, new terminal and
relocated public parking
10 As per 9 above; construction Subject to Regular Short-term $425,000
of the extended area Public Transport (2012-2014)
service establishment
11 Construct new terminal Subject to Regular Long-term $1,550,000
Public Transport (2020-2025)
service establishment
12 Connect to non-potable water Short-term COMPLETED 2009
supply (2008-2011)
13 Relocate and re-orientate Subject to Regular Short-term $105,000
existing terminal building to Public Transport (2012-2014)
suit design at 6 above service establishment
14 Provide PAPI navigational aid Subject to Regular Medium – $150,000
systems to both runways Transport service term (2016-
establishment 2019)
15 Re-organise and extend Subject to air traffic Medium- $720,000
taxiways to both runways increase issues term (2016-
2019)
16 Build into next Horsham Long-term planning Short-term $8,500
Planning Scheme and initiative. Controls to (2011-2014)
Municipal Strategic statement include Australian
Review ultimate 2000 metre noise Exposure
long runways for the Horsham Forecasts
Aerodrome
17 Investigate and design Long-term planning Medium- $4,500
relocation of Gatehouse Road initiative term (2016-
to accommodate a 2000 metre 2019)
north-south runway extension
18 Investigate possible closure of Long-term planning Medium- $4,500
section of Flacks Road for initiative term (2016-
future extension of east-west 2019)
Runway 08/26
19 Purchase land for extending Subject to air traffic Long- To be determined
runway 08/26 to 2000 metres demand term(2020-
2025)
20 Purchase land for extending Subject to air traffic Long-term To be determined
runway 17/35 to 2000 metres demand (2020-2025)
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INDICATIVE COST
21 Apply for reclassification of Subject to Long-term $5,500 P.A.
aerodrome from registered establishment of (2020-2025)
status to licensed status Regular public
transport services
being well-established
22 Design and construct office Subject to interest Long-term To be determined
and building training facilities from commercial (2020-2025)
for aviation and glider pilot airlines
training. (Set aside suitable
site short-term)
23 Provide infrastructure Subject to long-term Long-term To be determined
extensions along Geodetic demand (2020-2025)
Road to service future light
industrial sites south of
Gatehouse Road
12. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The proposed Development plan is in sketch form and is available at Horsham Rural City
Council.
It reflects the proposed actions and priorities outlined in Section 11 above.
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13. THE NEED FOR HORSHAM AERODROME IMPROVEMENTS

The following points summarise the importance of the aerodrome facility for the future
requirements of the Wimmera region, and why improvements are required:
 The regional significance of the Horsham Aerodrome, particularly for the Air
Ambulance servicing of the region, as well as during emergency events (particularly
bushfires and floods) and recovery. It is essential infrastructure needed to promote
and grow the region as an important and integral part of Victoria’s future wealth and
strength.
 The need to provide the Wimmera region an aerodrome that will cater for aviation
needs during practically all weather conditions. Strengthening, widening, extending
and sealing the deficient north-south runway will provide the region with just such a
facility.
 The need to provide a suitable alternative for charter and private aviators west of
Melbourne and east of Adelaide (and even out of Sydney) to operate from. The
current aerodromes servicing these cities are fast becoming too overcrowded,
expensive and hazardous.
 The evidence of a strong interest and potential for a Regional Public Transport
service at Horsham (that is, regular commercial flights) to and from Melbourne and
possibly Adelaide.
 The plans of existing aviation-related industries to substantially increase their
establishments and employment opportunities. The evidence of strong recent
growth of these businesses.
 There is interest in establishing other industries allied to the Horsham Aerodrome.
 The ideal location of the Horsham Aerodrome to service the region, as well as the
flat land, existing superb road networks and other infrastructure such as electricity
and water, few obstacle limitations for an expanded aerodrome, is well [protected
with planning controls upon surrounding lands, and is only eight kilometres from the
Central Business District of the regional centre.
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APPENDIX A
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF AIRPORT AND SURROUNDS
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APPENDIX B
PLAN OF POSSIBLE MEDIUM TERM LAYOUT
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APPENDIX C
QUESTIONNAIRE FORMATS
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HORSHAM AIRPORT EXISTING USER ORGANISATIONS QUESTIONNAIRE

By EmStyles October 2007
The following common questions are suggested to be asked of existing businesses situated at
Horsham Airport, or using the Horsham Airport facilities.
Name of Organisation:
Contact telephone:
Nature of Organisation:
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Question (a). How long has the organisation been associated with Horsham Airport?
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Question (b). How many persons are directly employed by the organisation?
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Question (c). What is the estimated equivalent full-time number of employees?
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Question (d). What is the approximate annual turnover of the organisation expressed in $?
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Question (e). Do you export any goods or products through the Horsham Airport?
(Circle which is applicable) Yes
No
Question (f). If you have indicated in the previous question that you do export goods or products,
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Question (g).What plans do you have for the future to grow the organisation (please provide
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HORSHAM AIRPORT STAKEHOLDER/USER QUESTIONNAIRE

By EmStyles October 2007
The following common questions are suggested to be asked of users and stakeholders:
Details of submitter:
Name
Organisation represented (if applicable)
Contact telephone
Question 1. Does Horsham need an airport that has the infrastructure and capacity upgraded to
cater for a regular commercial passenger service? If so, why? If not, why not?
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Question 2. What aspects of the existing facility work well?
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Question 3. What aspects of the existing facility are deficient, and why?
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Question 4. Ideally, what uses do you think should be associated with the airport?
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Question 5. What do you think should be the minimum facilities/improvements that are required for
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Question 6. In order of priority, nominate three (3) key projects that you would recommend to
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Question 7. Turning to the Grampians bushfires, why was the role of the Horsham Airport facility in
dealing with the emergency of importance to the region? Could another facility or other facilities
have been used? If not, why not?
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Question 8. Should decisions be made to substantially upgrade the facilities such as the north-south
runway, terminal facilities, and basic infrastructure at the Horsham Airport, what are your views on
how such improvements should be funded? Should the funding be from the Commonwealth or the
State Government, and what funding support should be offered by the local community through its
Council and/or private developers, existing and likely users or others? Please elaborate on your
views, giving reasons.
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Question 9. What opportunities do you see in the development of the land for ancillary uses to the
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Any Further Comments. If you wish to add any further comments about the Horsham Airport and its
potential for improved facilities and/or increased useage, please note them down here.
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APPENDIX D
LETTERS FROM VARIOUS AUTHORITIES
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APPENDIX E
WIND DATA
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APPENDIX F
HORSHAM 2040 SUMMARY
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APPENDIX G
HORSHAM PLANNING SCHEME PROVISIONS
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CASA AUDIT SUMMARY FEBRUARY 2010
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DETAILED PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE (RUNWAY 17/35)
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR RUNWAY (17/35)
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LAND ACQUISITION PLAN FOR INITIAL EXTENSION OF RUNWAY 17/35
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APPENDIX L
OVERALL LAYOUT PLAN OF EXISTING HANGARS
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HORSHAM AERODROME BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE

Engineering Management Styles

P.O. Box 212, Golden Square, 3555 Vic., Australia

T +61 3 54 47 0065 F +61 3 54 474 274

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HORSHAM AERODROME OVERALL LAYOUT 2007

13. THE NEED FOR HORSHAM AERODROME IMPROVEMENTS

APPENDIX B Plan of Possible Medium Term Layout

APPENDIX C Formats of Questionnaires

APPENDIX D Letters from Various Authorities and Stakeholders

APPENDIX E Wind Data

APPENDIX F Horsham 2040 Summary Document

APPENDIX G Horsham Planning Scheme Provisions for Aerodrome

APPENDIX H CASA Audit Summary February 2010

APPENDIX I Detailed Preliminary Estimate (Runway 17/35)

APPENDIX J Development Plan for Runway (17/35)

APPENDIX K Land Acquisition Plan for Initial Extension of Runway 17/35

APPENDIX L Overall Layout Plan of Existing Hangars

1.1 Horsham Aerodrome Basic Data

AVFAX CODE 3022

(Sketch plan indicates below:) ELEV 445

(Runway 08/26 sealed, 1322 m) VIC UTC + 10 YHSM

(142˚ 3NM (to) Horsham)

HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES

ME – ACFT and Glider repairs AVBL

SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE

Rwy 08/26 Fixed distance/touchdown markings not AVBL

1. Lit OBST, ELEV 1126 FT, 4NM NE of AD.

2. Unlit OBST, ELEV 647 FT 3NM ESE of AD

METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED

2. AWIS – Phone 03 5381 0257 and 401.

08/26 080 43a PCN 6 /F /B /580 (84PSI) /U WID 30 RWS 90

17/35 170 26c 5700/350/(51PSI) WID 18 RWS 60

Grassed black clay; RWY stabilised sand centre

AERODROME AND APPROACH LIGHTING

RWY 08/26 LIRL PAL 122.3 SDBY PWR AVBL

RWY 08/26 PTBL (1)

ATS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

FIA MELBOURNE CENTRE 125.8 On Ground

RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS

(1) Pilot monitored.

LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1. Limited parking for ACFT ABV 5700KG MTOW

CTAF – AFRU 118.8

1. Gliding OPS HJ JF. Glider OPR WI RWS.

2. Seasonal aerial spraying operations.

CHARTS RELATED TO THE AERODROME

2. Also refer to AIP Departure and Approach Procedures.

AERODROME CONTACT LIST

Horsham Rural City Council

Chief Executive Officer

2. After Hours Duty Officer Mobile 0408 504 255

3. Assistant Aerodrome Manager

5. Aerodrome Technical Inspector

6. Aerodrome Reporting Officers

Rod Skurrie Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750

Malcolm Carter Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750

Kelvin Howe Tel. BH: (03) 5382 9750

7. PURPOSE OF BUSINESS PLAN

8. EXISTING AERODROME FACILITIES

8.1 History and Current Activity

 Grampians fires in 2006;

The aerodrome comprises a total area of approximately 50 hectares (area inclusive of

3.2 Movement Area

3.3 Terminal Area

3.4 Support Facilities