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Parafield Airport Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2024
Public consultation for the Parafield Airport Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2024 (PDMP) has now closed.
Thank you to our community members, airport stakeholders and organisations who provided feedback on the PDMP during the public comment period which occurred between 6 January 2024 and 4 April 2024. Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future development of Parafield Airport. Following conclusion of this period, a detailed analysis of the matters raised in submissions has been undertaken and the Draft Master Plan prepared. This was provided to the Commonwealth Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government for approval on 7 June 2024.
About the Master Plan
The PDMP sets out PAL’s plans for the next 20 years, with a detailed focus on the next 8 years. The PDMP outlines the vision for the development of Parafield Airport to support aviation activities, commercial development, environmental management and infrastructure delivery. It includes a Development Program, Environment Strategy and Ground Transport Plan as well as an update of aviation forecasts and aircraft noise exposure.
Significance of the Airport
Parafield Airport plays an essential role in the economic prosperity and development of Northern Adelaide and South Australia through creating jobs and supporting businesses. In 2022, Parafield Airport supported 2,570 jobs and contributed an estimated $354.8 million to South Australia’s Gross State Product. The contribution of Parafield Airport to the Northern Adelaide Region is estimated to be 1,670 jobs and $216.9 million towards the region’s Gross Regional Product.
Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2024 documents
Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2024 Sections
Section A – About Parafield Airport
- Section 1 – Introducing the Parafield Airport Master Plan
- Section 2 – Parafield Airport Today
- Section 3 – Significance of the Airport
Section B – How Parafield Airport is Planned
- Section 4 – Planning Framework
- Section 5 – Planning and Development Approach
- Section 6 – Aviation Forecasts
Section C – The Plan for Parafield Airport
- Section 7 – Land Use Plan
- Section 8 – Aviation Development
- Section 9 – Commercial Development
- Section 10 – Ground Transport Plan
- Section 11 – Services Infrastructure
- Section 12 – Safeguarding the Airport
- Section 13 – Aircraft Noise
- Section 14 – Environment Strategy
Section D – Implementing the Plan
Section E – Supporting Material – Appendices
Preliminary Draft Master Plan 2024 – Full plan
Assessment of the Socio-Economic Drivers of Parafield Airport on the Community of South Australia
Parafield Airport Master Plan 2017
Parafield Airport’s Master Plan 2017 was approved by the Federal Minster for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development on 19 January 2018.
Once the draft 2024 Master Plan is approved by the Minister, it will supersede the 2017 Master Plan and will outline the long-term strategic vision through to 2043.
To view the previously published 2017 Master Plan, click here
Community Brochure
To view the updated Community Brochure, please click here
Any questions?
Contact us with any specific queries on [email protected] or +61 8 8307 5700
