A work timetable for the upgrade of Darwin Airport’s tarmac will be reportedly be released in the coming days by the Department of Defence to enable airlines to effectively schedule flights into and out of Darwin, as well as aid Territorians in planning their upcoming late year and Christmas holidays, the government said.

Defence, in consultation with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, said the work schedule for the $180 million upgrade and repairs would be released in the next few days, which will be followed by three weeks of consultations before the actual upgrade work is expected to commence by the middle of August.

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