With more and more people seeking a better work and lifestyle balance and shorter working weeks, weekends away and the like are definitely on the increase. Although it is only three hours drive from Melbourne, Moira Shire has an interesting offer for owners of light aircraft who like to get out of town for the weekend.
Adjacent to the Yarrawonga Aerodrome, Council has established an airpark comprising residential allotments with permits to construct private hangars. It has extended the runway so that aircraft owners can fly in and then taxi to their hangar conveniently located at the rear of their country retreat.
To date, ten residential/hangar allotments have been developed with more under construction. The aerodrome is also home to three aviation support businesses.
With Yarrawonga experiencing an annual growth rate of nine per cent, Council is confident the airpark will continue to grow. Located in what is known as ‘golf heaven’, the Shire has or is in close proximity to a number of magnificent golf courses dotted along this section of the Murray River.
To maximise the tourism potential of fly in fly out golf holidays, Council has appointed a consultant to prepare a marketing strategy. The feasibility of extending the runway to take larger commercial aircraft and expanding aviation and transport related industries at the aerodrome will be considered as part of the strategy.
