6 | Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport Business Park plan paying off T T from page 4 The $5.5 million Massey School of Aviation facility provided a vital source of income when Covid-19 hit in 2020 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT At the start of 2021 the airport commenced construction of Wairaka Place, a new high-profile cul-de-sac adjacent to the terminal entrance. With Stage One of Wairaka Place recently completed, the cul-de-sac will enable the commercial subdivision to open with Palmerston North Airport offering design & build and leaseback packages to businesses wanting to take advantage of what Ruapehu Business Park has to offer. The remaining two stages will be undertaken over the next 2 – 3 years. “We have a long-term approach to developing Ruapehu Business Park. So as design & build & leaseback opportunities come to light we will start looking at where those opportunities and activities fit within the business park. “Another subdivision that we have in progress is a large distribution precinct, which will feature a petrol station, hydrogen storage facility and truck/car wash business.” Targeting quality logistics and freight businesses, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and other compatible businesses that support aviation, Ruapehu Business Park aims to attract businesses that support the region’s economy and growth. “If we think about the wider Manawat ’s position in the national transport and logistics network and the central New Zealand distribution hub strategy, then we have an important role to play.” Ruapehu Business Park will ultimately feature extensive landscaping, eateries, a retail centre and the Aviation School will be looking for a Halls of Residence. Green building standards and a focus on sustainability will also feature highly on the design and build developments. Palmerston North Airport is working towards a goal of carbon neutrality as part of the Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Having succeeded all the requirements for Level 2 of this programme, the next stage involves actively engaging with stakeholders and looking at ways to reduce its carbon footprint. Investigating options into green building standards as part of its future Terminal Development Plan and Ruapehu Business Park construction is one of the ways in which this can be achieved. Palmerston North Airport is working towards a goal of carbon neutrality as part of the Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme PROUDLYSUPPORTINGPALMERSTONNORTHAIRPORT CONTACT US TODAY ! info@balfourcleaning.co.nz | www.balfourcleaning.co.nz P ROF E S S I ONA L C L EAN I NG S E RV I CE S P r o u d t o s u p p o r t P a l me r s t o n No r t h A i r p o r t
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