HJO joins Newcastle Airport to celebrate international terminal construction milestones

Newcastle Airport’s terminal expansion is progressing rapidly with the crown of the building, a vaulted roof and structural steel installations the current work focus. Hunter Joint Organisation (HJO), hosted by Newcastle Airport’s CEO Dr. Peter Cock, got a behind-the-scenes sneak preview of progress to date with a tour of the construction site today. 

Dr. Peter Cock hosted HJO Chair Cr. Sue Moore (Mayor of Singleton) and representatives from HJO, including Mayors and General Managers from 10 regional councils, Office of Local Government, and Regional NSW, who visited the terminal expansion construction site celebrating key completion milestones.

Dr. Peter Cock said it was exciting to see the superstructure taking shape on this iconic building and was looking forward to seeing it come alive next year. 

“I want to thank the Federal Government for critical funding support and HJO for their unwavering alignment and advocacy of this important initiative for the greater Hunter Region,” Dr. Cock said. 

“Our terminal expansion project will transform the region’s aviation landscape, connect Hunter passengers to the world and significantly open global trade and freight opportunities.”

On track for completion mid-2025, the terminal expansion is a critical step towards achieving Newcastle Airport’s aim to be the airport the region deserves. With the terminal concrete structure almost complete, the immediate focus is on the structural steel installation and impressive vaulted roof. 

Previously a significant amount of work has been completed on key structural and underground baggage tunnels and now we are moving towards lockup stage with doors, windows and glass facade by the end of the year.

Upcoming work will include wall and partition fit outs, Border Agency offices and the installation of a glass building façade allowing natural light to flow through the building and enabling impressive views of the runway.

Electrical works are also commencing in the electrical substation which powers the facility and will activate the 1236 new solar panels in the Premium Car Park, fulfilling over 30 per cent of the airport’s future energy needs.

The Hunter Joint Organisation Chairperson, Singleton Mayor Cr. Sue Moore, outlined the grand vision for the Hunter, saying, “We’re aiming for the Hunter to be a globally connected and economically thriving city-region, serving as an international gateway while providing its communities with a vibrant and unique lifestyle.”

Recognising the national significance of the terminal expansion project, the Australian Government committed $55 million for the new terminal and an additional $66m towards strengthening the runway to accommodate long range civilian aircraft, which will support the vital aviation infrastructure, grow tourism and transition the airport to a world-class facility connecting the Hunter with the rest of the world.