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HOME GROWING THE BUSINESS BACK NEXT To support the continuing demand for aviation services as well as the growth of Victoria and Tasmania, APAC invested $245 million in a targeted program of facility upgrades and expansions. Growing Infrastructure Business park Freight Planning for the future Key infrastructure projects completed or commenced during 2012/13 include: Melbourne’s business park achieved strong growth with more than $100 million invested to support the operations of freight and business park partners. Significant developments include: In January 2013, Melbourne Airport became Australia’s largest exporter of air freight during the year, confirming Victoria as the premier freight state. > Work progressed on Melbourne’s Master Plan supported by a broad stakeholder engagement program including government and the local community. > Air freight exports increased by 16 per cent. > Major projects within the Master Plan include a proposed third runway and a long term road solution, the elevated loop road. > Terminal 3 refurbishment – in partnership with Virgin Australia, and completed on time and on budget, the refurbished Terminal 3 now aligns with Virgin Australia’s refreshed branding. > Forecourt – successful redevelopment of one of Melbourne’s most congested and keenly contested areas, improving traffic flow and delivering more space for general public pick-up bays and streamlined bus services through the relocation of commercial and public services. > Foxtrot apron infill project – this project, scheduled for completion late in 2013, will deliver approximately 30,000m2 of new aircraft parking at Melbourne. > Taxiway slab replacement – to maintain safety standards, Melbourne is replacing approximately 68,000m