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2009 Preliminary Draft Master Plan112 Brisbane Airport Corporation

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8.1 Introduction

Brisbane Airport has a range of facilities, services and utilities to support and facilitate the ongoing development and growth of aviation, business and industry. These include:

security and emergency services, e.g. fire and rescue;•

freight; •

ground service equipment (GSE) storage and maintenance; •

the supply and storage of aviation fuel; •

airport and aircraft maintenance; •

flight catering;•

air traffic control;•

passenger facilitation and processing; and•

the delivery of essential services and utilities e.g. water, •power, sewerage.

The key priorities for BAC are to ensure business continuity by optimising existing airport capacity, providing timely development of new capacity and ensuring critical assets and services are available when and where they are needed.

BAC endeavours to provide a safe and secure environment and to achieve efficiency, timeliness and excellence in the way it operates and delivers these on-airport facilities and services.

This Chapter describes BAC’s achievements and future plans to achieve these operational goals. It also details how provision has been made for the further growth of air freight and other airport facilities such as GSE, aircraft maintenance and utilities.

8.2 Safety and Security

Brisbane Airport is committed to maintaining the safety and security of passengers, airlines and the airport community. Aviation security and emergency services on-airport have been progressively enhanced in line with the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005. BAC implements management practices that comply with Government mandated legislation and it has also implemented a Transport Security Program, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and an Airport Unified Police Model.

In recent years, Australian Government regulations for airport security screening have led to screening of passengers and accompanying visitors, and carry-on baggage, in addition to random explosive trace detection.

These processes apply for all international, domestic and regional flights departing from Brisbane Airport. In addition, access to airside areas is subject to strict security control and enhanced interim airside access control measures have been introduced in recent years in line with changed legislation.

Brisbane Airport must ensure rapid incident responses including well planned emergency services and related communication processes to maintain business continuity. To support these goals, BAC has developed and implemented an Incident Management System across the airport.

BAC has developed strategies that address the integration and required upgrade of CIP, master planning of security and emergency systems including closed circuit television and communications, and research and development that focuses on further improvements in security processes.

The adoption of new technologies assists in achieving continuous improvements in safety and security on-airport alongside partnered research with airlines, universities, other airports and Government agencies. To control and operate its security and emergency services more effectively, BAC is also planning an improved Operations Control Centre on-airport.

8.3 Air Freight

Air freight is important to the further development of aviation at Brisbane Airport and the economic development of the region. In order to achieve the freight growth as set out in Chapter 4 Aviation Growth Forecasts, BAC seeks to provide an integrated development concept which benefits all stakeholders including freight handlers, freight forwarders, shippers, perishable operators, as well as supporting regulatory and service providers, such as Australian Customs Services (ACS) and Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services (AQIS). The airport currently services a number of freight industry businesses, handling both domestic and international freight, as well as express freight and mail.

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8.3.1 Existing Situation

The leading freight handlers based at Brisbane Airport include Qantas, Australian Air Express, TNT, Toll, Ward Air and DHL. The current profile of each of these businesses is detailed below:

Qantas• has a dedicated 21,000 m2 state-of-the-art freight warehouse. Completed in May 1996, it is capable of handling an annual freight throughput of at least 200,000 tonnes per annum. All types of freight are handled. The facility includes cool storage facilities and an extensive pallet storage system;

AustralianAirExpress(AAE)• handles domestic freight and mail, as well as international freight. The total facility has an area of about 3,600 m2;

TNT,TollandWardAir• are express freight companies that operate from facilities either at the Domestic Terminal or the General Aviation site. They handle mostly small parcels to be carried on domestic routes. TNT courier services operate four to five days a week with full freighter services. Ward Air does not fly aircraft but uses the domestic passenger network.

DHL,• established in 1996 at Brisbane Airport, operates a highly sophisticated storage, handling and distribution facility. Initially, DHL leased and developed 5,000 m2 of the former ITB as an Airside Global Distribution Facility - providing direct apron access, on-site customs clearance and bonded warehousing facilities for exporters. In recent years, DHL has transformed this facility into a state-of-the-art Logistics Centre within the airside precinct.

BAC has also developed two common user airport freight centres, both of which are located in Export Park.

8.3.2 Future Development

Freight is forecast to increase from 150,000 tonnes per annum (2007/08) to over 270,000 tonnes per annum in 2028/29. As noted in the previous Master Plan, BAC expects that the majority of air freight will be transported as belly-hold cargo in passenger aircraft in the immediate future. The presence of one or more full freighter services to and from Brisbane Airport could be anticipated in the longer term.

In view of the volume of freight transported by passenger aircraft, freight terminals are located in the vicinity of the passenger aprons wherever possible. The location of most air freight developments on-airport is expected to be within the Export Park, Banksia Place and Brisbane International precincts, which all offer convenient access to airside.

Freight facilities on-airport in future could include cargo terminals, common user perishable centres, warehouses and third party logistic centres.

8.3.3 Express Freight

Express freight is also expected to grow significantly and BAC plans for additional sites to facilitate this growth. In the case of the existing location of Australian Air Express (AAE), facilities between the Domestic and General Aviation aprons are likely to be maintained in the short term.

However, a consolidation of AAE facilities is expected. AAE is currently constructing a new freight facility in Export Park. It is anticipated that AAE’s current facilities within the Domestic Terminal precinct will be relocated to this new facility once construction of the NPR begins.

Qantas hangar 3 and store.


8.3.4 Freight Forwarders

Additional facilities for freight forwarders will be established within Export Park, Banksia Place and the Brisbane International precincts. BAC is currently considering a third airport freight centre for the Export Park precinct, which will be configured for multiple tenants. Freight forwarders and airline related industries are expected to relocate to and utilise this new centre during the period of this Master Plan.

8.4 Ground Service Equipment

Ground service equipment (GSE) is used to service aircraft once positioned at the Terminal. GSE consists of a variety of equipment to provide for a range of aircraft needs. Included in this category are aircraft tugs, aircraft refuelling vehicles, cabin service vehicles, container loaders, bulk cargo loaders, container dollies and tugs, ground power units (GPUs), unit load devices (ULDs) and aircraft waste disposal vehicles.

Brisbane Airport currently has approximately 17,500 m2 of dedicated GSE parking and storage areas with seven GSE operators. BAC recognises the continued importance of GSE to facilitate the efficient turnaround of aircraft and is investigating their future storage and parking requirements to adequately provide future dedicated GSE sites on-airport. At the present time, additional GSE parking and storage areas will be required at Brisbane Airport by 2011.

The maintenance of GSE is currently provided on-airport for minor maintenance needs, with these facilities distributed between the three major domestic airlines, being Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar.

BAC is encouraging airlines and GSE operators to investigate and implement more efficient and innovative GSE equipment by 2011. The use of more environmentally friendly and efficient GSE equipment will help to minimise adverse environmental impacts and achieve BAC’s sustainability goals.

In particular, new GSE technology can achieve positive environmental outcomes through alternate fuel use, improved energy efficiencies and more effective airside operations.

8.5 Aviation Fuelling Facilities

Efficient and reliable aviation fuelling facilities are an essential component of airport operations.

8.5.1 Existing Facilities

Aircraft fuelling facilities and operations at Brisbane Airport are provided by the ‘Joint User Hydrant Installation’ (JUHI) operators. The two major jet-A1 fuel installations servicing Brisbane Airport are located at Hakea Street between the International and Domestic aprons (the primary storage facility) and at Lomandra Drive at the corner of Viola Place (a secondary storage facility).

Both of these major storage facilities have a direct refinery feed pipeline – the Hakea Street JUHI facility has two, one across and under the main 01/19 runway system from the bulk supply at BP Bulwer Island, and the other from the Shell Pinkenba Facility running along Lomandra Drive and via the Lomandra Drive JUHI facility by a feeder pipeline located parallel to and west of the logistics apron (through the current Export Park Stage 3 Area) and then parallel with Taxiways L and B to the Hakea Street JUHI Depot.

Ground service equipment.



The Hakea Street JUHI facility currently has storage for about 6,000,000 litres in three above ground tanks which offer around two and a half days fuel reserve for the requirements of the current Regular Public Transport (RPT) operations. The Lomandra Drive JUHI Depot has storage for about 2,500,000 litres in one above-ground tank which equates to about one day reserve at present.

Both of the fuel installations service several sites of aviation activity as follows:

• theInternationalapron is serviced by a system of in- ground fuel hydrants supplied by a high capacity 600 mm fuel pipeline from the Hakea Street depot;

• theDomesticapron primary gates are also serviced by a system of in-ground fuel hydrants supplied by a medium capacity 450 mm fuel pipeline from the Hakea Street Depot;

• regionalaircraftandremotestandsontheDomesticapron are serviced by tanker fuelling, as is the General Aviation apron, and those aircraft requiring refuelling at Aerotech Park;

• theLogisticsApron(formerInternationalapron) has an installed fuel hydrant system, which is currently inactive and which is connected to the Lomandra Drive JUHI Depot. The Logistics Apron is currently also serviced by tanker fuelling methods; and

• GSE and airside vehicle refuelling requirements are currently addressed by several secondary facilities located within airline leased and licensed areas. Domestic apron expansion works have resulted in the removal of the Qantas GSE fuelling facility that was previously located off the northern end of the Domestic apron. As a result, road tanker based servicing has been introduced at a select area of the apron to temporarily fulfil aviation needs.

8.5.2 Demand

Current demand at the International apron requires daily average volumes of 1,250,000 litres and about the same volume at the Domestic apron, giving a total daily uplift of about 2,500,000 litres. Demand at both the International and Domestic aprons is expected to increase significantly over the period of this Master Plan in line with the growth in aircraft movements.

Over the next five years, demand at the logistics apron is expected to reach sufficient levels to require additional larger capacity aircraft refuelling vehicles or perhaps the reinstatement of an in-ground fuel hydrant system.

The increase in GSE equipment and airside vehicle operations to meet the growth in regular airline services will require the establishment of additional ground fuel servicing facilities.

8.5.3 Planning Solution

During the timeframe of the 2009 Master Plan, both short to medium-term fuelling facilities and long-term fuelling requirements need to be carefully planned and aligned with the projected future fuel demand and layout of the airport. For the short to medium-term, modifications are expected to include:

• theabandonmentandremediationoftheLomandraDrive Depot;

• theinstallationofadditionalfuelstoragetanksattheHakea Street Depot;

• theinstallationofadditionaltanksatlocationsthatdonot encroach further towards the 01/19 parallel taxiway system to retain flexibility for an additional parallel field taxiway in the future. This constraint results in the need to immediately deliver a single large capacity tank at the eastern edge of the current allocated depot lease site;

Qantas hangar.


• thepotentialinstallationoflargecapacitytanksintheareaof the Depot currently occupied by administration and staff amenity facilities. These ancillary facilities such as refuelling vehicle parking areas, administration building and workshop would require relocation to a alternate suitable location with landside and airside access;

• thepossiblelonger-terminstallationofareplacementhigher capacity feed line from Shell Pinkenba Facility to Hakea Street in a long-term secure alignment airside, in part parallel to the Boggy Creek Drain and the balance parallel with Taxiway B;

• thepossiblereinstatementofhydrantfuellingtotheLogistics apron with a hydrant supply feeder established from the International apron fuel hydrant system. The alternative may result in the need for additional high- capacity tanker equipment to meet the demands of freight operations at this location;

• apossibleadditionalprimaryapronhydrantfeederrouteto the apron expansion areas to the north of the Domestic apron; and

• forgroundfuelstheestablishmentofsuitablecommonuserGSE and airside vehicle fuelling facilities within a functional operating distance of the major apron areas. These facilities would preferably have a landside interface to minimise the requirements for airside supply access by tankers.

In the long-term, BAC anticipates that it will:

• retainthecurrentHakeaStreetJUHIDepotasitissuitably located midway between the International and Domestic aprons. That location is considered to be acceptable for the period of this Master Plan; and

• allocatealong-termreservationwithintheFAFAofsufficient size for an additional JUHI Depot and/or a consolidated Depot. Terminal expansion beyond 2029 will involve major additional terminal and aircraft apron facilities located to the west of the Domestic Terminal.

8.6 Aircraft Maintenance Facilities

Currently, Brisbane Airport has two types of aircraft maintenance activities being carried out on-airport which are line and heavy maintenance.

Line maintenance is carried out at both the aircraft gate and within dedicated hangar facilities, while heavy maintenance requires a hangar that conforms to relevant aviation standards and mandatory provisions.

Existing maintenance hangar facilities are located at the eastern side of the existing main runway within the Aerotech Park precinct. Currently, the operators of these hangar facilities include Qantas, Virgin Blue, Boeing, EADS Aerospace and Alliance Airlines. Future provision of space for the expansion of maintenance hangars has been made.

Aerotech Park precinct has the capacity to accommodate future hangars for commercial and general aviation maintenance and storage. It also has the capacity to house facilities that support the manufacture of aircraft and aviation parts and components and related servicing by leading equipment suppliers. Manufacture of defence-related aircraft by EADS Aerospace is already located within this precinct.

Space required for aviation maintenance facilities increases in proportion to changes in the aircraft fleet mix and volume, airline schedules and locational decisions made by the airlines.

Although the required number of heavy maintenance services per year may decline with the introduction of new fleets, the number of maintenance hours averaged per aircraft per year has remained constant in recent years.

BAC actively encourages the expansion and establishment of new aircraft maintenance, manufacture, technology and service support facilities in the Aerotech Park precinct.



In 2008, BAC undertook site preparation works at the southern end of Aerotech Park to provide additional future sites for aircraft maintenance facilities.

In addition to aircraft maintenance facilities, Brisbane Airport endeavours to provide support facilities including engine run-up facilities and component stores. Planning for these airside facilities includes future development of a remote apron that will be used for engine testing after maintenance or manufacture. This facility is planned for development within the time horizon of this Master Plan and will be located at the northern end of the airport, in the FAFA precinct to provide separation from residential areas.

8.7 Flight Catering

Flight catering facilities are recognised by BAC as an important support facility for airline operations. Currently, the on-airport flight catering facilities are located at Dryandra Road in the general aviation area and Export Park. The Qantas Flight Catering facility will be relocated by the end of 2012, after expiration of its lease, due to the planned commencement of work on the approved NPR and that project’s impact on the site.

The ongoing need for flight catering facilities is being addressed by BAC through the future development of a proposed airside site within the Banksia precinct between the Domestic and International Terminals. BAC is undertaking the development of this site to provide reliable and secure operational facilities which can include flight catering as the necessity arises.

8.8 Airservices Australia Facilities

8.8.1 Services Provided

Airservices Australia (ASA) owns and operates a number of facilities on the airport. ASA is responsible for the provision of the following services:

air traffic control; •

radio navigation aids; •

aeronautical information; •

aviation rescue and fire fighting; and •

• aircraftnoisemonitoring.

8.8.2 Control Tower

The present control tower and related facilities are well suited to handling air traffic at Brisbane Airport. The control tower is suitable for the current 01R/19L and 14/32 runway operations and is of sufficient height to provide observation of the current runway ends and taxiway systems.

A locational issue with the approved NPR and the location of the current control tower is that air traffic controllers may not be able to visually detect when an aircraft begins its take-off run from the 19R threshold within the optimum 4 second period – referred to as the “Control Tower Response Time”. This could result in a slight decrease in the operational efficiency of the runway necessitating slightly longer time spacing between movements.

The Control Tower Response time for the Moreton Bay end of the approved NPR (threshold 19R) is between 5 – 6 seconds; the response time for the other runway end (threshold 01L) is within the 4 second optimal period.

It should be noted that no siting opportunity exists within the airport for a control tower that would provide the 4 second response time to all runways ends.

Supplementary aids using radar, closed circuit television or GPS based tools are available and will be further considered as part of the planning for the new runway. BAC will continue to work closely with ASA in the development of new facilities on the airport. For example, special attention will be given to maintaining the line of sight from the control tower to the airside operational areas.

BAC intends to undertake a collaborative review with ASA and CASA of current line of sight constraints and standards in light of these emerging technologies. This would include the installation and sighting requirements for new technology systems as they evolve.

8.8.3 Aeronautical Equipment

The equipment on site such as radio navigational aids, is sufficient for handling the traffic on the existing runway systems.

The approved NPR may require lighting and navigational structures in Moreton Bay, outside the extent of the current Brisbane Airport boundary. The need to locate such facilities on the tidal flats seaward of the airport, and an assessment of any associated impacts, was addressed in the EIS/MDP for the NPR.

If BAC decides, in consultation with CASA, ASA and the airlines, that such off-airport navigational lights and aids are required for the NPR, then the construction of such facilities will require approvals under State Laws.

8.8.4 Rescue and Fire Fighting Facilities

Brisbane Airport has one main fire and rescue station located east of the main runway and one satellite station south of the cross runway. The coverage for the main 01/19 runway is, as per ICAO Standard, Category 9 and, for the 14/32 cross runway, Category 6.


The main station contains facilities for aircraft fire fighting and rescue, as well as for building fire fighting. The station houses the preventive and the main administrative departments. The existing two fire stations are located to provide appropriate response times to the existing main and cross runways.

The extent of fire fighting and rescue facilities is determined by the protection level that is recommended by ICAO for an airport of the size of Brisbane Airport and for the size of aircraft operating at the airport, rather than by the traffic level.

In future, Brisbane Airport will be equipped to provide a level of protection corresponding with Aerodrome Category 10, the envisaged highest category as per the current ICAO recommendations, to cater for the introduction of new large aircraft (NLA) such as the Airbus A380.

An additional satellite fire fighting station may be required once the new parallel runway is complete to ensure that an appropriate response time to any part of the aircraft movement area is maintained. The location of any future station will be planned in close consultation with Airservices Australia. BAC, in collaboration with ASA, will investigate whether the existing satellite fire station can be upgraded to meet the response requirements for the new parallel runway.

8.8.5 Radar Facilities

An existing Terminal Area Surveillance Radar (TAR) facility is established on the airport. This facility, maintained by ASA, is situated in a location that is clear of the construction works for the NPR.

ASA currently is establishing an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System at Brisbane Airport. This system will provide a comprehensive surveillance screen image of the airport’s airfield operational area and terminal area airspace. It will assist Air Traffic Control in managing flight operations at Brisbane Airport and further reducing the risk of runway incursions.

8.8.6 Engine Run-up Area

Engine run-up currently is undertaken within the Aerotech Park precinct where aircraft maintenance is undertaken and is conducted in accordance with BAC’s guidelines. The planning layout for the airside facilities would enable an additional engine testing area after maintenance in the FAFA, which is located at the northern end of the airport away from residential areas.

8.8.7 Airport Maintenance Facilities

Airport maintenance undertaken by BAC involves maintenance of pavements, airport lighting, drains, buildings, mechanical/electrical/electronic installations, water supply, sewerage and other utilities and landscaping. This maintenance must be undertaken to ensure the safety and reliability of airport assets and operations and to enhance the appearance of the airport.

BAC’s present maintenance facilities base is located east of the existing main runway within the Aerotech Park precinct. This complex consists of a number of buildings such as stores, workshops etc. Since some maintenance work is out-sourced, spare capacity is available.

8.8.8 Airfield Lighting Equipment Rooms

There are currently three airfield lighting equipment buildings for the existing runway system. These buildings contain the airport’s back-up electricity generators.

Two additional airfield lighting equipment buildings will be required to house constant current regulators, switch boards and circuit selectors, high/low tension switch gear, transformers and an automatic generator with control for airfield lighting systems of the new parallel runway.

The Master Plan allows for an area to serve this purpose.

Boeing hangar at Brisbane Airport.



8.8.9 Meteorological Facilities

A meteorological facility is located on airport in a central and suitable location within Aerotech Park. Should future development within Aerotech Park compromise radar efficiency, than this facility may require relocation.

8.8.10 Airport Security and Emergency Operations Centre

The Airport Security control point and Emergency Operations control centre is located at Gate 1 in Vitex Street to the north of the existing Domestic Terminal. The NPR system may result in displacement of this facility. An additional secondary access point may be required, particularly after the NPR becomes operational, necessitating the establishment of a new centre which is intended to be located centrally between the existing two terminals.

8.9 Utilities

BAC’s aim is to have reliable utility infrastructure and networks to supply current operations and facilities on-airport and support new developments. Continual reviews, ongoing demand modelling, projected development programs and the delivery of reliable and timely infrastructure underpin BAC’s strategy for future utilities. Brisbane Airport is serviced by a range of utilities, such as electricity, water supply including recycled water, sewerage, stormwater drainage, cylinder gas and telecommunications.

BAC is committed to meeting the airport’s utility needs by maximising the efficiency of networks through adopting new technologies to achieve more innovative systems and service delivery processes. Where possible, BAC seeks to also reduce or replace the use of non-renewable resources through selecting sustainable alternatives. A good example is BAC’s potable water usage on-airport,

which has reduced markedly since 2004 (refer Chapter 9: Environmental Management).

As development continues to occur across airport precincts, utilities are proposed to be progressively upgraded to ensure the timely delivery of new and improved capacity (Table 8.1). To achieve this goal, BAC relies on accurate and reliable data and informed insights to future development requirements. Utilities and infrastructure can then be delivered as they are needed and approved by relevant agencies, providers and tenants.

TABLE 8.1 CONSUMPTION AND CAPACITy PROJECTIONS

2007/2008 2028/2029

Energy (in Gwh) 136 406

Potable water (in ML) 435 774

Sewerage (in ML) 305 542

It should be noted that future projections are based on current technologies, efficiencies, legislation and foreseen airport development. Any changes in these assumptions might result in different consumptions or capacity levels. Also, potable water demand in 2009/2010 is expected to drop due to further water saving initiatives.

8.9.1 Relationship Development and Management

BAC understands the significance of well-managed, utility networks on-airport and the need for connectivity with surrounding off-airport networks. To ensure the reliability of the systems and enable the delivery of required infrastructure, both on and off-airport, BAC engages with Energex, BCC, Telstra and other service providers.

Brisbane Airport has various Energex and BCC service easements located across the airport site which either directly service the airport or the surrounding region. Figure 8.1 indicates the location of these easements.

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Given the interactivity between utilities provision on and off-airport, BAC establishes protocols to share information, participate in long-term, integrated planning and promote a general awareness of BAC’s overall strategies for infrastructure and utilities. To build on these relationships, a number of approaches have been adopted including, but not limited to:

the development of Memoranda of Understanding;•

the development and annual review of Network •Connection Agreements;

a range of consultative forums with the Queensland •Government and the BCC to ensure the highest levels of cooperation and integrated planning and delivery of key infrastructure both on and off the airport;

regular workshops and continual discussions with the •service authorities to enhance knowledge sharing to facilitate the continued refinement of BAC’s long-term utilities strategy;

development of programs that enhance technical •knowledge and information sharing;

participation in forums designed to share and further •develop technical expertise; and

joint research programs such as water efficiency •monitoring with BCC that underpinned BAC’s current water management strategies.

Figure 8.2 represents the locations of all major services across the airport.

8.9.2 Electrical

BAC utilises a large High Voltage Reticulation network to supply electricity to airport tenants and operational facilities. Currently the network is supplied from the Energex Distribution via three intake substations at Airport Drive, Lomandra Drive and Myrtletown.

The distribution system comprises a series of 11kV high voltage ring mains and zone substations. BAC owns and maintains these substations, zone substations and 80 transformers distributed around the airport with over 60 km of high voltage cables.

Based on the projected increase in power consumption on- airport, additional power supply to the airport will be needed. To address and identify future power requirements, BAC has implemented initiatives including modelling, demand analysis, energy consumption awareness programs and smart metering systems to monitor usage. In addition, BAC is currently exploring alternative supply options including co-generation, solar and gas supply in line with precinct development.

Through its research and planning initiatives, BAC has already identified the need for a future intake substation at Pandanus Avenue, to replace the present Myrtletown Road substation.

This substation will address increasing demand on the network from the growing Brisbane Domestic and Aerotech Park precincts and the NPR. In addition, a 33kV intake substation is planned for Airport Industrial Park to support aeronautical-related facilities. The development and design of these substations and any future substations will occur in collaboration with Energex.

8.9.3 Sewerage

Brisbane Airport has up to seven separate sewerage lines which network across the airport. The existing network includes a combination of gravity lines and pump stations, which discharge into the BCC system at four different points:

Nudgee Road near the Airport Drive roundabout; •

the end of Pandanus Avenue; •

the end of Viola Place; and•

within Airport Industrial Park.•

The structure of the network allows flexibility to discharge to separate points in the event of a localised failure.

BAC plans for future network needs by undertaking network modelling and demand analysis. BAC, with the local authority, has ascertained that capacity within the sewers and rising mains allows for projected demand.

Long-term planning considers the extension of the existing trunk main system to cater for future airport development, including the identification of service corridors to allow for the connection of future trunk and secondary sewer mains to development sites.

This provision, combined with augmentation works to existing gravity mains and the sewer pump stations, will allow for increased network capacity.

Through its planning processes, BAC is also investigating the development and location of connection lines to allocate the main airport discharge points to Viola Place and Pandanus Avenue, downgrading the discharge point at Nudgee Road to a standby discharge point.

This will optimise the reliability and capacity of the Brisbane Airport network and is likely to reduce demands on the BCC Nudgee Road main sewerage line.

This will be achieved through discussions with BCC, so that the best outcomes can be reached for both the surrounding sewerage networks and the Brisbane Airport network.


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8.9.4 Water Supply

Brisbane Airport’s potable water supply is sourced from two points off the BCC water system. The main supply is from dual main pipes along Sugarmill Road, which ultimately are linked to BCC’s storage tank at Bartletts Hill. The alternate water supply for the airport enters from the west, being the Nudgee Road main, and connects to the northern end of Qantas Drive. This system is supplied from the BCC facility at the Aspley reservoir.

The purpose of the water network design on the airport is to ensure that each precinct and facility has adequate pressure and capacity for fire fighting services, as a minimum.

In addition, BAC has two freshwater lakes and a recycled water network. A main with connecting water tanks from Sugarmill Road to the ITB assists in achieving BAC’s sustainability goals. The recycled water is supplied from BCC’s Gibson Island treatment plant.

BAC has facilitated a massive reduction in potable water consumption on-airport as mentioned in Chapter 9. To continue this efficient use of the water supply and networks across airport, BAC will implement measures such as the installation of pressure reduction valves to reduce leakage and stress on infrastructure.

Investigation and continuing consultation with BCC has also taken place to develop a new connection point via Bancroft Road to provide for an emergency supply and to develop the extension of the recycled water network including a recycled water ring main.

BAC is currently extending its recycled water network from Airport Village to terminal precincts via a new recycled water main running adjacent to Airport Drive.

The recycled water network will be further strengthened through two agreed future connection points to the Western Recycled Water Main, that will be used when warranted to satisfy future demand.

The expansion of the International and Domestic Terminals will both include high volume rainwater tanks to further reduce BAC’s demand on off airport potable water supplies.

BAC is currently monitoring the water infrastructure and capacity needs to meet future demand. Through its 20 year capacity modelling and development projections, BAC has identified the need for future augmentation of infrastructure and continued maintenance to ensure adequate fire flow and water supply.

Water storage tanks at Brisbane Airport.


Measures such as the installation of additional trunk mains, pumps, increased storage and water harvesting will also be investigated to maintain a service level acceptable to support growth on the airport.

8.9.5 Stormwater and Drainage

Brisbane Airport has significant stormwater systems located across the airport that currently service six separate catchment areas. The existing system entails a series of open channel and culverts which, due to the airport’s proximity to Moreton Bay, are subject to tidal influences.

To support the existing system, BAC utilises the retention of stormwater discharge in on-site basins during periods of high tide and high rainfall. To ensure the stormwater system and site drainage network are adequate to cater for future development and storm events, BAC undertakes detailed modelling of the drainage requirements of existing infrastructure and proposed future development across the airport.

BAC through its partnership of the Australia TradeCoast, completed the Northern Australia TradeCoast Drainage and Fill study in 2007 to model impacts of development within the Australia TradeCoast region which includes Brisbane Airport, suburbs of Hamilton region, Pinkenba and Myrtletown. The study considered the key creek and waterway areas of the Brisbane River, kedron Brook and its local tributaries Boggy Creek, Entrance Creek and local drains and creeks through the Hamilton and Myrtletown areas.

The model platforms and methodologies used for this study are those as adopted and approved by the authorities, and the outcomes of this study endorsed by the Australia TradeCoast partners and authorities. BAC has continued with its studies of developments on airport using the same models to ensure consistency to the 2007 study findings.

Development platform levels, drain types, water quality management, pollution and maintenance control arrangements and the timing for the upgrade of culverts are also investigated and addressed through regular modelling of the network and future development needs. The models developed for airport have accounted for the effects of potential sea level rise. Further details of the effects of sea level and climate change are outlined in 9.3.1.

BAC has identified the future need for the construction of a deep water drainage outlet into the kedron Brook floodway to cater for the NPR. In addition, land within the Aerotech Park, Airport Industrial Park, CPA and Terminal precincts have a requirement for future stormwater infrastructure which will be controlled prior to discharge. As these and other precincts are developed, trunk and localised stormwater systems will be required as part of the integrated infrastructure approach.

BAC recognises the need for sustainable and integrated urban stormwater design to optimise water quality before it reaches waterway systems and to minimise impact on the existing catchment areas.

To help mitigate any impacts on the stormwater systems, BAC has developed a Stormwater Quality Management Plan. It has introduced the storage and retention of stormwater into recycled water tanks from new developments and precincts and developed freshwater lakes capable of storing over 30 ML of water for reuse as grey water and for irrigation purposes.

In addition, BAC is investigating the need and location for gross pollutant traps and bio-retention swales within developing precincts.

As BAC develops its infrastructure and precincts, it ensures through detailed analysis, that stormwater run-off is controlled within the immediate area, then can be ultimately discharged into the surrounding creeks, waterways and Moreton Bay with a no net worsening in quality and quantity.

8.9.6 Gas

Gas is supplied on-airport through LPG gas cylinders and is stored in a safe and secure environment. Gas is utilised by tenancies including caterers and food suppliers at the international and domestic precincts and retail facilities such as the Direct Factory Outlet food outlets.

BAC is investigating the future demand for gas on-airport and the infrastructure available for its supply through a major high-pressure gas main including the reticulation of gas from the site boundary.

8.9.7 Telecommunications

Telecommunications are essential to the successful delivery of business, industry and airport services at Brisbane Airport. BAC has an established optical fibre infrastructure network and allows carriers and service providers to deliver services to airport via this network.

Telecommunications, including high speed broadband services and infrastructure, are essential to the development and operation of Brisbane Airport and the businesses carried on at the airport by the many airlines and other tenants, as well as the public who access the airport every day.

BAC intends to enable the delivery of world class telecommunications infrastructure and services. To achieve that strategic objective and maintain the operational activities of the airport, it is essential that BAC manages and controls all activities concerning the deployment or installation of telecommunications infrastructure at the airport.

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