Planning for growth

Planning for the long-term sustainable future of Melbourne Airport and its surrounds is a complex process. The overall aim is to carefully manage the growth of Victoria's major air transport hub, whilst ensuring our neighbours needs are carefully considered and our environmental impact is minimal.

Melbourne Airport's plans and future developments, as with all major Australian airports, are subject to scrutiny from the

Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure.

Melbourne Airport Master Plan & Environment Strategy

The Melbourne Airport Master Plan and the Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy are two important documents that shape the future for Melbourne Airport. Each document is updated every five years.

The Melbourne Airport Master Plan outlines our vision for Melbourne Airport's medium and long-term future. It includes plans for future runways, terminals, transport access and other key airport developments.

The Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy outlines our commitments to the environment at Melbourne Airport, including targets for the next five years and beyond.

Melbourne Airport final 2008 Master Plan - notice of approval.

The Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, has approved the 2008 Melbourne Airport Master Plan pursuant to Section 81 of the Airports Act 1996.

Copies of the final 2008 Master Plan are available for inspection and purchase by members of the public at the office of Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd, 2nd Floor, T2 (International Terminal), Melbourne Airport, telephone 9297 1600, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Copies of the final 2008 Master Plan are also available free of charge to members of the public by clicking on the link below.

2008 Melbourne Airport Master Plan

Melbourne Airport final 2008 Environment Strategy - notice of approval.

The Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, has approved the 2008 Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy pursuant to Section 126 of the Airports Act 1996.

Copies of the final 2008 Environment Strategy are available for inspection and purchase by members of the public at the office of Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd, 2nd Floor, T2 (International Terminal), Melbourne Airport, telephone 9297 1600, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Copies of the final 2008 Environment Strategy are also available free of charge to members of the public by clicking on the link below.

2008 Melbourne Airport Environment Strategy

Major Development Plans (MDPs)

Major Development Plans are proposals for significant developments at an Australian airport submitted to the Federal Government for review. The review process by the Department of Infrastructure takes into account public consultation.

Preliminary Draft Major Development Plans

Melbourne Airport Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan Office Park – Melrose Drive

Invitation for Public Comments

Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd, the operator of Melbourne Airport has prepared a Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan for a proposed office park on Melrose Drive between Mercer Drive and Springbank Street.

Copies of the Preliminary Draft MDP are available for inspection and purchase by members of the public at the office of Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd, 2nd Floor, T2 (International Terminal), Melbourne Airport, telephone 9297 1600, between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday throughout the period of 60 business days after the publication of the notice.

Copies of the Preliminary Draft MDP are also available free of charge to members of the public by clicking on the link below, throughout the period of 60 business days after the publication of the notice.

Members of the public are invited to make written comment on the Preliminary Draft MDP to the General Manager, Strategy and Planning, Melbourne Airport, Locked Bag 16, Gladstone Park 3043. The closing time for receipt of submissions is 5.00pm Thursday 9th April 2009.

The following Major Development Plans have been recently approved by the Minister for Infrastructure: