FINAL STAGE OF AIRPORT CARPARK UPGRADE GETS UNDER WAY

Taupō District Council project manager Pernille Fletcher (left) and Taupō Airport Authority operations manager Kim Gard.

THE FINAL STAGE of the Taupō Airport carpark upgrade effectively bring together the new terminal and the

is now under way and travellers are being urged to give upgraded carpark and while it is under way we’re asking

themselves a little extra time to catch flights. travellers to factor in a little extra time when catching

The carpark upgrade is part of the new Airport Terminal flights.” project, funded with $3.367 million allocated in the Long “There will be disruption while the work is under way Term Plan, a $5 million grant from the Crown’s Provincial but our contractor Camex will be pulling out all the stops Development Unit, and $870,000 from the Ministry of to get this done as soon as possible – and the finished Transport, and is due for completion in December with the result is going to be worth it. The airport is very much the grand opening in January. welcome mat for our district, and the new terminal and

Project manager Pernille Fletcher said the main airport carpark are going to give visitors a really warm welcome, carpark was sealed and upgraded with new lighting earlier while for locals it also means a much safer, stress-free and this year. The final stage of the carpark upgrade would streamlined travelling experience. So bear with us folks, the see the drop-off/pick-up zone temporarily closed and the finish line is in sight. As usual, drive safe around the work rental car parking relocated to the main carpark. site, and follow the signage and guidance of the traffic

management team for where to park.”

“This stage of the project is really vital as it will