Kangaroo Island Airport Upgrade

Managing regional and logistical complexity.

Kangaroo Island Council, supported by the Australian and South Australian Governments, delivered the $21 million Kangaroo Island Airport Upgrade to improve regional connectivity, support tourism and enable future growth.

The project included a new terminal, runway strengthening and extensions, taxiway and apron upgrades, airfield ground lighting and refurbishment of existing facilities. The upgrade enabled the airport to accommodate larger Code 3C aircraft and support direct interstate services, while remaining operational throughout construction.

Delivering in a remote island location.

Kangaroo Island’s location created significant logistical challenges, from transporting materials and plant to mobilising the workforce. RCP managed consultant engagement, design coordination, buildability and value optimisation, authority liaison, contract administration, risk and stakeholder communications.

Careful staging allowed aviation operations to continue safely throughout the works, while close coordination with government agencies ensured funding milestones, reporting requirements and aviation standards were met.

Despite the logistical challenges, the upgrade was delivered on programme and officially opened in July 2018 by the Prime Minister of Australia and Premier of South Australia.

The upgraded airport has strengthened connections to the mainland, supported direct interstate travel and provided infrastructure to support Kangaroo Island’s tourism and long-term regional growth.