Whyalla City Council and Fulton Hogan staff accepting the award.
Whyalla Airport Upgrade recognised as Corporate Project of the Year
Whyalla City Council is celebrating national recognition after the Whyalla Airport Runway Upgrade Project, delivered by Fulton Hogan, was named Australian Airports Association (AAA) Corporate Project of the Year under the Small Regional Airport/Aerodrome category.
The award acknowledges excellence in aviation infrastructure and community outcomes. The winning project involved major runway resurfacing and upgrade works at Whyalla Airport, ensuring support to commercial, emergency and community aviation needs.
Airport Operations Lead, Tanvir Sadeque giving a speech at the ceremony.
Mayor Phill Stone congratulated Fulton Hogan and the project team, noting the significance of the upgrade, “This recognition is a tremendous achievement for Whyalla. Investing in critical infrastructure like our airport paves the way for economic growth, industry opportunities and access for our community.”
Tanvir Sadeque, Airport Operations Lead, said the award reflects the collaboration and commitment behind the project, “The runway upgrade was a major undertaking, council and Fulton Hogan worked together to ensure service continuity. We are incredibly proud to receive this award.”
Council extends its congratulations to Fulton Hogan and recognises the outstanding field of nominees acknowledged in the AAA Corporate Project of the Year Awards.
The runway upgrade was made possible through State and Federal Government funding.
Whyalla City Council's Tanvir Sadeque and Chloe Fisher with Fulton Hogan's Hayden Dutney and Xenia Bosancic giving a presentation about the project.