Wyong Shire Advocate, 20 August 1980, “Council in Bid to Upgrade Airstrip”.
This article records another major milestone in the development of Warnervale Airport. By August 1980, Wyong Shire Council had progressed beyond simply supporting the airport in principle and was actively seeking Federal Government funding to upgrade Warnervale into a licensed aerodrome.
The adoption of the Marline Pty Ltd master plan demonstrates that the airport had entered a formal planning phase. The proposal addressed controlled airspace, future runway development, navigation aids, building height restrictions, noise planning and protection of surrounding land—elements that remain fundamental to airport planning today.
The article also illustrates how Warnervale had become the preferred aviation strategy for the region. Council recognised that proposals such as the Water Wings seaplane base, Parry’s Airfield and local helicopter operations needed to be considered in light of the future aerodrome, acknowledging that if Warnervale proceeded, these competing aviation proposals might become unnecessary.
Perhaps most importantly, this report documents the transition of Warnervale from a local airstrip into infrastructure of regional significance, with planning now involving the Federal Department of Transport, airspace protection and long-term strategic investment.
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