23 Jun 2017 Wangaratta Chronicle, Wangaratta VIC (General News) THE Benalla Airport has been reopened following a $1.49 million upgrade. The redevelopment delivered an improved and safer runway, apron and glider strips, improved airport drainage, new fuelling facilities, upgrades to the existing hangar and an extension of the glider strip. Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) said the project, which was co-funded by federal, state and council contributions, has represented a major opportunity for Benalla Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.