ISSUE NO.76 I NOVEMBER 2015
TOP VIBE HOTEL LIGHTS UP THE SKYLINE.
BELOW HELIX BAR & DINING IN THE CENTRAL ATRIUM. PHOTOS BY GINETTE SNOW.
WHAT IS THE VIBE?
NOW OPEN AND READY TO EXPLORE, VIBE HOTEL
CANBERRA AIRPORT OFFERS MORE THAN YOU
EXPECT.
Just a stroll from the terminal and a ten minute drive from Canberra’s
CBD, Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport’s doors are open for business.
Guests walk into an eye-catching full height atrium, with a surreal spiral
view of the six levels above. The gold trumpeted chimney will entice you
to the fire pit for some lounging and TV watching.
Helix Bar & Dining offers an aviation inspired cocktail, or perhaps a
snack from the extensive bar menu, while waiting for a flight or to
welcome a new arrival. Helix Bar & Dining also offers a European
inspired menu, with an emphasis on local Australian produce. Head
Chef, Michael Chatto, is focusing on shared dishes and will feature
touches of French sophistication and Spanish flair, with some relaxed
Italian cuisine.
‘Helix’ comes from the aeronautical term associated with the spiral
shaped airflow behind a rotating aircraft propeller. The gold louvres
featured on the lower ground floor and the anodized hoops in the
windows and behind reception also add to that subtle aviation feel.
Open just in time for Christmas celebrations, visiting family and friends
and those Friday night drinks after work - check out the Vibe.
FAR LEFT THE FIRE PIT. LEFT SCULPTURE BY KEIZO USHIO.
ACT CHIEF MINISTER ANDREW BARR WITH CANBERRA AIRPORT CHAIRMAN TERRY SNOW.
v
INTERNATIONAL
TALKS
A GREAT PLACE TO
DO BUSINESS
CANBERRA AIRPORT ON A MISSION TO GET DIRECT
FLIGHTS TO THE WORLD.
TENANTS RE-SIGN AND NEW TENANTS SIGN UP.
Following a fruitful meeting with China Southern Airlines in Guangdong
Province last year, Canberra Airport stepped up the campaign for direct
international flights from China with another meeting at the end of
June, as part of an ACT Government trade mission to China.
Executive Chairman Terry Snow and Managing Director Stephen Byron
joined ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr to meet with China Southern
President and CEO Mr Tan Wangeng in Guangzhou.
The meeting provided an opportunity to focus on the aviation potential
associated with Canberra and to further develop the relationship
with China Southern, exploring passenger and freight opportunities
between Guangdong and the ACT.
The next step is another trade mission this month, with Canberra
Business Chamber to Singapore and Malaysia, with meetings and
events organised with key tourism and trade partners.
BELOW ANDREW BARR MEETING WITH CHINA SOUTHERN PRESIDENT AND CEO
MR TAN WANGENG IN GUANGZHOU.
Barbeques Galore are re-locating from Fyshwick to Majura Park,
near the Majura Park Medical Centre. Due to open mid November.
Toll Remote Logistics and Toll Transitions have both
recommitted to Brindabella Business Park for a further term.
Moulis Legal have experienced 37% growth while being located at
Brindabella Business Park and have renewed for a further 5 years.
Australian Airports Association has experienced significant
growth of 93% over the last 12 months with an expansion into a new
location within Brindabella Business Park.
QinetiQ who have been a tenant in Brindabella business Park since
2010, have recommited to a further term while expanding in size.
ACT Cancer Council will continue their great work within the
local community from Fairbairn as they recently signed on for a further
term.
Lead Developments are new tenants with two units in Fairbairn.
Lead Developments provides innovative solutions for participation and
employment for the disabled.
TOP CONSTRUCTION OF VIBE HOTEL AT CANBERRA AIRPORT ON SCHEDULE
BELOW ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF THE ATRIUM
The above shows the ability for the business parks to cater for business
expansion, as well as the diversity of our tenants. For our tenant
directory, go to www.airportbusinessparks.com.au.
THE AVIATION TEAM:
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CANBERRA AIRPORT’S SAFETY WEEK BROUGHT AVIATION PARTNERS
TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY.
KEEPING SAFE
CANBERRA AIRPORT’S RECENT SAFETY WEEK
DEMONSTRATES A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO
SAFETY.
Canberra Airport’s departures area recently became the ‘Safety
Headquarters’ to promote Airport Safety Week.
The week was a great success with staff, travellers, tenants and
contractors now thinking more about safety.
MATTHEW BROWN, HEAD OF AVIATION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT AWARD. TOP RIGHT TRIGENERATION PLANT.
AWARD WINS
CANBERRA AIRPORT WINS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR
SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION.
Canberra Airport was recognised by the Australian Airports Association
for its environmental initiatives and awarded the Environmental
Management Award for the ‘Resource Reduction Program.’
Canberra Airport was among the first airports in the world to introduce
trigeneration technology which generates it’s own electricity, heating
and cooling.
For more information on Canberra Airport’s environmental initiatives
www.canberraairport.com.au/environment.
CANBERRA AIRPORT GEARING UP FOR FUTURE FREIGHT. PHOTO BY PAUL
SADLER.
FREIGHT SYMPOSIUM
CANBERRA AIRPORT TO HOST AN INTERNATIONAL
AIR FREIGHT AND TRADE SYMPOSIUM.
Canberra Airport is keen to ensure businesses across the region are
‘export ready’ and primed to take advantage of the trade opportunities
that will come with direct international flights.
A symposium addressing the regional opportunities for international
trade, with an emphasis on air freight, will be held at Canberra Airport
on 12 February 2016.
If you are keen to come along or receive a copy of papers, please
register your interest at www.canberraairport.com.au/freight.
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GEORGINA BYRON, CEO, THE SNOW FOUNDATION WITH STEPHEN BYRON,
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CANBERRA AIRPORT AND STEPHEN PERSSON, CEO,
HOMES FOR HOMES.
FIRST SUBURB WITH
SOCIAL HOUSING
INITIATIVE
THE SNOW FOUNDATION PROVIDES SEED FUNDING
FOR NEW PROPERTY INITIATIVE.
The Snow Foundation has always had an interest in helping people
who are homeless and those initiatives that house them. The Snow
Foundation provided the initial seed funding back in 2013 that has led
to Capital Estate Developments working with Homes for Homes. As
a result, the new suburb Denman Prospect, consisting of 2,000 land
titles, will be contributing 0.1% of each sale to bettering the lives of
Canberra’s homeless.
This is the first suburb in Australia to introduce this caveat into its
sales contracts. So for every $500,000 sale, $500 is invested into social
and affordable housing in the ACT. This provides people with a simple
opportunity to make a difference.
DAVID TAYLOR, CURATOR AT THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS,
PROVIDES A TALK ON NATIVE PLANTS FOR TENANTS.
KEEP AUSTRALIA
BEAUTIFUL
BRINDABELLA BUSINESS PARK CELEBRATED KEEP
AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL WEEK IN AUGUST WITH
GARDEN TOURS, TALKS AND GIVEAWAYS.
Kathryn Scarano from Canberra Airport launched the week at a free
morning tea, saying “this year’s theme – It’s Everyone’s Backyard –
portrays the enjoyment and responsibility we all have in taking care of the
environment around us”.
We gave away 400 reusable coffee cups, 200 native seedlings, took a group
of tenants on a garden tour, and even had a visit from David Taylor from the
Australian National Botanic Gardens, all to celebrate our beautiful work
surrounds.
Canberra Airport’s business parks are well-known for their award-winning
landscaping, with a dedicated team continually maintaining and perfecting
the surrounds for the enjoyment of all our tenants.
CHRISTMAS AT THE AIRPORT
The Christmas decorations are up, the Hotel is open for Christmas soirees and Santa is on his
way for the Brindabella Business Park Childrens Christmas Party. For getting organised with
those gifts, the markets will be in town square on November 26. Roving carol singers, a Giving
Tree and Airfest will also get you in the spirit.
For what’s on, go to www.airportbusinessparks.com.au/events.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Canberra Airport Pty Ltd
ACN 080 361 548
2 Brindabella Circuit
Canberra Airport ACT 2609
T 02 6275 2222 F 02 6275 2244
E [email protected]
CONTENT
SOPHIE KILMARTIN & JANE SEABORN