(1) The MOWP must be presented in sections addressing the following matters in sequence:
(a) title page;
(b) works information;
(c) restrictions to aircraft operations;
(d) personnel and equipment;
(e) aerodrome markers, markings and lights;
(f) any special requirements applicable;
(g) administration;
(h) authority;
(i) drawings;
(j) distribution list.
(2) Each MOWP prepared in a year must be given a reference number consisting of:
(a) the code used to identify the aerodrome as published in the AIP-ERSA; and
(b) the last two digits of the year; and
(c) the number given to the MOWP by the aerodrome operator.
(3) For paragraph (2) (c), MOWPs issued for an aerodrome must be numbered by the aerodrome operator consecutively in the order of their issue.
(4) The MOWP title must indicate the location of the works and give a short description of the project.
Note: Example: “[name of aerodrome]: runway 07/25 repairs”.
(5) The date of the following must be set out on the title page:
(a) the approval of the MOWP;
(b) the commencement of the MOWP;
(c) the expiry of the MOWP;
(d) the completion of the works.
(6) The title page or the following page must also include a table of contents for the MOWP.
16.02 Works information
The MOWP must:
(a) include an outline of the full scope of the works and state which aerodrome facilities are affected; and
(b) set out for the works:
(i) the planned date and time of commencement; and
(ii) the duration of each stage; and
(iii) the time of completion; and
(c) contain the following sentence:
“The actual date and time of commencement will be advised by a NOTAM, to be issued not less than 48 hours before work commences”.
16.03 Restrictions to aircraft operations
(1) The MOWP must include a “Restrictions to Aircraft Operations” (RTAO) section containing the information mentioned in this section.
(2) The RTAO section must be compiled and presented in a form that enables aircraft operators to readily reference information as it affects them.
(3) The RTAO section must state:
(a) each manoeuvring area restriction; and
(b) if different aircraft types are affected differently — each aircraft type affected by the restriction.
(4) Any restrictions to aircraft operations on the manoeuvring area or in the approach and take-off areas must be listed and shown in the RTAO section using drawings of each stage of the works.
Note See also section 16.09.
(5) When works are being undertaken in more than one stage, a table in the RTAO section must show the restrictions:
(a) applicable to each stage of the works; and
(b) for each type of aircraft operation.
(6) The table mentioned in subsection (5) must:
(a) outline the various work stages with scheduled start and completion dates; and
(b) have a remarks column to list details of special restrictions and the requirements for the issue of NOTAMs.
Note 1 For paragraph (6) (a), the actual start and completion dates will be notified and updated via NOTAM. See section 15.01.
Note 2 For changes to the schedule, an amended MOWP will need to be issued. Refer to subsection 15.02 (5).
(7) The RTAO section must outline details, if any, of special arrangements to be made during works if emergencies or adverse weather conditions occur.
(8) The RTAO section must set out:
(a) the requirements for the restoration of normal safety standards; and
(b) any restrictions on the organisation carrying out aerodrome works.
(9) The RTAO section must include the full text of all planned NOTAMs associated with the aerodrome works.
16.04 Personnel and equipment
(1) The MOWP must identify or describe any time or circumstances when personnel and equipment are required to vacate the movement area for certain aircraft operations.
Note: Example: “All personnel and equipment will clear runway strip 11/29 for air transport operations not later than XX minutes before 1200 hours.”
(2) The MOWP must identify:
(a) the routes to and from a works area; and
(b) the procedures for entering a works area within a movement area.
16.05 Aerodrome markers, markings and lights
(1) Arrangements for the installation, alteration or removal of aerodrome markers, markings and lights in a works area and in other areas affected by the aerodrome works must be shown in drawings attached to the MOWP.
(2) A MOWP must set out procedures for ensuring that electrical services and control cables are not damaged during the course of any works.
16.06 Special requirements
The MOWP must provide details of any special requirements arising during or on completion of aerodrome works, for example, arrangements for leaving pavement surfaces swept and clean before evacuation of the works area.
16.07 Administration
(1) The MOWP must include:
(a) the name of the project manager appointed by the aerodrome operator; and
(b) the telephone numbers for contacting the relevant individual during and after normal working hours.
(2) The MOWP must include the contact arrangements for the works safety officer or officers appointed by the aerodrome operator for both during and after normal working hours.
16.08 Authority
(1) Each MOWP must contain the following statement in a prominent place: “All works must be carried out in accordance with the MOWP”.
(2) Each MOWP must set out:
(a) its expiry date; and
(b) any alteration of that date.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), each MOWP must be authorised and signed by the aerodrome operator’s accountable manager.
(4) The project manager for the works may sign the MOWP where the aerodrome operator has, in writing, authorised him or her to do so.
(5) The aerodrome operator must ensure that the MOWP is complied with.
16.09 Drawings
(1) An MOWP must include drawings to provide a visual reference for each stage of the works, showing the following:
(a) specific details of the works area;
(b) restrictions to aircraft;
(c) the location of CNS equipment, including the associated critical or sensitive areas in proximity to the works area;
(d) the location of visual ground aids and markings in proximity to the works area, including any unserviceability markers or markings required by the works;
(e) details of the height and location of critical obstacles;
(f) the location of temporary parts of the movement area (if applicable);
(g) access information, including standard routes for vehicles and equipment not normally operated on the aerodrome;
(h) storage areas for material and equipment (if applicable);
(i) if excavation is required during the works — the location of critical electrical services and control cables which may be disturbed in proximity to the works area.
(2) Paragraph (1) (i) does not apply if:
(a) an alternative means of describing the location of the critical electrical services and control cables is provided; and
(b) the alternative means is readily available to the works safety officer at all times during the conduct of works; and
(c) the alternative means is documented in the MOWP.
16.10 Distribution list
The distribution list of the MOWP must include at least the following persons and organisations:
(a) the project manager;
(b) the works safety officer;
(c) the aerodrome security manager, if any;
(d) the works organiser;
(e) CASA;
Note MOWPs sent to CASA are normally required to be sent to the assigned aerodrome inspector.
(f) the aerodrome ATC (if any);
(g) the aerodrome ARFF unit (if applicable);
(h) the air transport and emergency services aircraft operators using the aerodrome (as applicable);
(i) fixed-base operators using the aerodrome (where applicable);
(j) CNS service providers located on the aerodrome (where applicable);
(k) meteorological service providers located on the aerodrome (where applicable).
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