The Moorabbin Airport 2021 Master Plan underpins Moorabbin Airport Corporation’s vision to grow the airport as a State Significant place and Australia’s leading Metropolitan Airport, recognised as a centre of excellence for general aviation and flight training.
The Master Plan is revised every eight years, as outlined by the Airports Act 1996.
The 2021 Master Plan received approval by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in September 2023.
Guidelines and application forms for development and building activities at Moorabbin Airport:
Applicants Guide to the Building Activities Approval Process
Development consent - lodgement checklist (Form 1 of 3)
Application for development consent (Form 2 of 3)
Assessment of environmental effects (Form 3 of 3)
Construction environment management plan
Major Development Plans (MDP) are proposals for significant developments at Moorabbin Airport which are submitted to the Australian Government for approval in accordance with the requirements of the Commonwealth Airports Act 1996.
More information on airport planning and regulation is available from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
MDP proposals are also brought to the attention of the Moorabbin Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG).
All building works at Moorabbin Airport are subject to regulatory controls by the Federal Government under the Airports Act 1996 and the Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996.
An Airport Building Controller (ABC) is appointed by the Australian Government to ensure activities at Moorabbin Airport meet the appropriate building and engineering standards. The ABC must be notified of all construction and building activities and formal approval provided by way of a Building or Works Permit before works commence. This includes new buildings, fit-outs, civil works such as roads and drains, trenching and excavation, and demolition activities.
Under the Airports Regulations, minor building and construction activities (e.g. repairs and alterations) do not require a formal application, but must be brought to the attention of the ABC. MAC provides and maintains a comprehensive network of electrical, water, sewerage, gas and telecommunication services. The installation or replacement of plant and equipment that requires connection to electrical, sewerage, gas, water or telecommunication services must be approved by both the ABC and MAC.
Where works involve interruptions or changes to aircraft activities, a Method of Working Plan (MOWP) may need to be developed to plan works to minimise interruptions to aircraft activities. MAC will advise if an MOWP is required.