Twenty-six regional airports will receive a $2,600,000 boost, as part of the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) grants. These will support the ongoing improvement of infrastructure and safety at regional airports, including; runway resealing, upgrading airstrip lighting for night landings, installation of fencing and nets to keep animals out.
Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, says that maintaining and upgrading regional airport infrastructure can be costly for airport owners, and the RADS grants will help support Great Southern communities.