Boral has completed airport pavement concrete works as part of a major airfield upgrade at Launceston Airport, supporting the most significant upgrade to the airport in more than 60 years.
The project forms part of a broader program of infrastructure improvements designed to expand freight capability, improve airfield efficiency and strengthen regional connectivity for Tasmania. The works represent the first new airfield infrastructure constructed at Launceston Airport since the runway was extended in 1964.
Project Challenge
Launceston Airport required new pavement infrastructure capable of supporting future growth in freight, passenger and regional aviation operations. The upgrade needed to meet strict performance and quality requirements to accommodate larger, heavier aircraft, including the Airbus A321, while being delivered within a live airport environment.
The project also required close coordination across specialist delivery, laboratory and technical teams to ensure consistency and compliance across all stages of construction.
Boral Solution
Boral delivered airport pavement concrete to support the construction of a new taxiway and associated apron works, forming a critical link within the upgraded airfield layout.
A key component of the project was Taxiway Foxtrot, a new aircraft movement path designed to expand freight capability and improve operational efficiency. The works included the placement of more than 2,200 square metres of specialist concrete pavement engineered to support larger freight aircraft.
The pavement works were delivered alongside terminal, passenger and cargo facility upgrades, contributing to a coordinated and integrated infrastructure outcome for the airport.
Team Engagement
The project brought together several of Boral’s teams, combining local delivery capability with national technical expertise. Teams involved included:
- Launceston Concrete Plant team and drivers
- Launceston Quarry Tasmanian Laboratory and Technical Team
- Western Australia and Queensland laboratory leaders and technicians
- National Technical teams across Concrete and Cement
This collaborative approach ensured consistent quality, technical assurance and delivery excellence throughout the project.
Project Outcomes
The completed pavement works form a critical part of Launceston Airport’s long‑term upgrade program, significantly increasing freight handling capability and enabling the operation of larger aircraft carrying up to 40 per cent more freight than previous services.
The project supports improved airfield efficiency and strengthens Tasmania’s connectivity to national and international markets. It also demonstrates the value of cross‑business collaboration, with Boral’s local and national teams working together to deliver technically demanding airport infrastructure.
As Adrian Wolfenden, Technical and Quality Manager for Concrete and Quarries in Tasmania, said:
“This is a big step in our journey here on the island, and a demonstration that when we work together and embody our STAAR values, we can indeed build something great.”
Conclusion
The Launceston Airport airfield upgrade highlights Boral’s ability to deliver technically demanding infrastructure projects through strong teamwork, technical excellence and collaboration across the business. By combining local knowledge with national expertise, Boral continues to support critical infrastructure that strengthens regional communities, trade and aviation connectivity.
