Aboriginal Community Airstrips Renewal Program
The Aboriginal Community Airstrips Renewal Program (ACARP) has been allocated $8 million by the State Government through the 2024-25 budget to support upgrades for up to eight Aboriginal community airstrips in the Kimberley.
ACARP aims to ensure airstrips at remote Aboriginal communities that are maintained through the Department of Communities, Remote and Essential Municipal Services (REMS), can safely support flights connecting people to critical services including essential health care.
The program identifies and facilitates capital works and strategic maintenance that supports climate resilience.
Regional airport pavement upgrades
The State Government has committed $21.28 million to upgrade aircraft pavements at the regional airports of Albany, Carnarvon, East Kimberley (Kununurra), Eucla and Onslow.
The upgrades will ensure crucial Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) landings and regular public transport flights servicing Albany, Carnarvon, Kununurra and Onslow can continue to be supported.
Improved infrastructure will also allow unrestricted access for larger aircraft that will support economic development by offering greater connectivity, improved services and the potential for reduced airfares.