Port Lincoln Airport Upgrade
West Coast Bitumen delivered a comprehensive three-stage reseal and pavement maintenance program for the Port Lincoln Aerodrome. Works were executed across both day and night shifts to maintain continuous airport operations while ensuring high-quality surface delivery.
The project utilised a technical combination of bituminous treatments to address specific functional requirements across the facility.
Delivery Phases:
Stage 1: Application of 12,900m² of 7mm single coat seal, finished with an emulsion sand overlay to the apron area.
Stage 2: Profiling and reinstatement of 1,033 linear metres of runway wheel paths using 50mm deep asphalt installation.
Stage 3: 56,416m² of 14/7mm double coat S10E polymer-modified resealing across the main runway and Taxiway A. An additional 11,583m² of 7mm single coat S10E seal was applied to provide robust protection for runway and outer shoulders.
Client
Sector
- Profiling
- Asphalt Reinstatement
- Sprayed Sealing
Client Feedback
West Coast Bitumen has recently completed significant apron and runway works at Port Lincoln Airport, and the overall standard of workmanship, professionalism and project delivery has been highly commendable.
The works were undertaken in an operational airport environment, requiring careful planning, coordination and communication to minimise disruption to airport operations and aircraft movements.
West Coast Bitumen worked cooperatively with Port Lincoln Airport management and operational staff throughout the project and demonstrated a strong understanding of the requirements associated with working within an active aerodrome environment.
The quality of the completed spray seal works is of a high standard, with the finished surfaces providing a significant improvement to the condition, serviceability and presentation of the affected apron and runway areas. The works were completed efficiently and with appropriate attention to safety, traffic management and the operational requirements of the airport.
A particular strength of West Coast Bitumen was their willingness to work collaboratively with the airport team and respond promptly to issues or changes that arose during the project. Their communication and approach to problem-solving provided confidence that the works were being managed effectively and with the airport’s operational requirements in mind.
The contractor’s workforce conducted themselves professionally while on airport grounds and demonstrated an appropriate level of awareness of the safety requirements associated with operating in an aviation environment. The work areas were managed appropriately, and the contractor worked to maintain a safe environment for airport staff, contractors and aircraft operations.
Port Lincoln Airport is very satisfied with the work completed by West Coast Bitumen. The company demonstrated a high level of professionalism, workmanship, cooperation and commitment to completing the project to a good standard while maintaining airport operations.
West Coast Bitumen should be recognised for the excellent work undertaken on the recent Port Lincoln Airport apron and runway works. Their performance reflects positively on the company, and Port Lincoln Airport would be comfortable recommending West Coast Bitumen for similar pavement works at other regional airports.
– Port Lincoln Airport