KEMPSEY AIRPORT REDEVELOPMENTLET YOUR AVIATION BUSINESS FLY IN THE MACLEAY VALLEY

INFORMATION PACK

Strategically located mid-way between the lucrative markets of Brisbane and Sydney, as well as between the regional centres of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast, Kempsey Airport is a picturesque and well-resourced asset, boasting: • expansive grounds• technically superior runway• hanger space• terminal space• fuel facilities• car parking• close proximity to the service

centre of Kempsey• good security• onsite aircraft maintenance

service, and• an active local flying club.

Kempsey Shire Council is planning to undertake a redevelopment of Kempsey Airport in 2013, drawing on Federal Government funds made available through the Regional Centre for Aviation Excellence initiative. As a result, Council is seeking expressions of interest from aviation related businesses interested in establishing a commercial presence at Kempsey Airport. These may include businesses involved in aircraft servicing or maintenance, pilot training, aviation industry support, or recreation activities.

KEMPSEY AIRPORTFACILITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES

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SecurityGate

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Wind Sock

SecurityGate

CarParking

Vegetation

MaintenanceHanger

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Possible Future Development

Proposed DevelopmentArea 30000m2

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ExistingBuildings

AirportTerminal

ExistingTarmac

ExistingRunway

Proposed HangersProposed Hangers

Proposed Hangers

Proposed Hangers

The Kempsey Airport Concept Plan has been developed with considerable input from current airport users, as well as aviation engineer consultants, and represents an exciting step forward for this valued community asset. As well as freeing up much-needed additional hanger space for commercial and recreation users alike, the plan also allows for increased and upgraded vehicle and airstrip access.

KEMPSEY AIRPORTCONCEPT PLAN

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PACI

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HIGH

WAY

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HWAY

BRISBANE538km

SYDNEY428km

PACIFICOCEAN

Point Plomer

Crescent Head

Hat Head

Gladstone

Kundabung

Dondingalong

Wittitrin

Turners Flat

Temagog

Willawarrin Clybucca

Smithtown

South West RocksArakoon

Stuarts Point

Grassy Head

Bellbrook

Comara

Greenhill

Frederickton

Trial Bay

MACLEAYVALLEY

KEMPSEY

AUSTRALIA

NSW

The Macleay Valley is strategically located mid-way between Brisbane and Sydney, as well as between the regional centres of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast. The upgrade of the Pacific Highway to dual carriage, scheduled for completion in March 2013, will further improve highway travel times to major centres along the East Coast. The upgrade provides Kempsey with a unique strategic advantage, with the southern and northern interchanges closely located to the main township. Road access is complemented by the North Coast Rail Corridor, which dissects the town to the west.

KEMPSEY SHIREA STRATEGIC LOCATION

Kempsey occupies a stunning location in the Macleay Valley, with mountain hinterlands to the West, and coastal tourism icons such as South West Rocks and Crescent Head to the East. The impressive Macleay River is both a historic transport corridor and a source of modern-day recreation. Combining a quality country and coastal lifestyle, with access to numerous services and facilities, the Macleay Valley offers:

• astrategiclocationalongtheSydney-Brisbane corridor

• excellenttransportinfrastructure and services

• multi-skilledandstableworkforce

• export-focussedbusinessenvironment

• superiorlifestyle• awelcomingsub-tropical

climate, and• mountains,forest,coastline

and river.

MACLEAY VALLEY, MID NORTH COASTCOUNTRY & COASTAL LIFESTYLE

An excellent location, combined with close and convenient access to the newly upgraded Pacific Highway, is a major attraction for business and industry seeking to combine quality lifestyle with commercial competitive advantage in the Macleay Valley.History demonstrates, and time will continue to prove, that the Macleay Valley is a region that knows how to do business, and do it well.

The major service town of Kempsey is not only home to the iconic Akubra Hats manufacturing plant, but to many other successful and innovative companies, including Nestlé, Australian Solar Timbers, Eversons Food Processing, Australian Architectural Timbers, DGI International, Macleay Valley Transport and numerous others.

Testimony to the region’s robust and diverse economy is the fact Kempsey achieved the highest growth rate (7.5%) of Gross Regional Product on the Mid North Coast during the 12 months to June 2011, rising from $1.058 to $1.137 billion.

Kempsey offers:

• a dynamic business community

• excellent schooling facilities• modern medical centres• various shopping centres• plentiful sports grounds• numerous registered, sports

and service clubs, and• numerous government

departments.

FACILITIES, BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

For further information please contact Susannah Smith on 02 6566 3122 | 0427 271 485 Susannah.Smith@kempsey.nsw.gov.au or visit our website: www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/airport

For more information on living and working in the Macleay go to the Macleay Valley Welcome Pack, at www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au (click on ‘Business & Industry’).

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