In recent years, Coolangatta airport on Queensland’s Gold Coast has undergone myriad upgrades to fortify its fuel infrastructure as part of an ongoing project to provide it with greater flexibility during peak times and busy periods. Through a joint venture between Caltex and BP for fuel operations at Coolangatta airport, 900 metres of new underground hydrant pipe to reticulate fuel, 31 new hydrant points for refuelling, two new underground valve chambers and relocation of all existing aircraft bays along the front of the terminal have also taken place.
To service this operation, Hills Tankers delivers jet fuel on four dedicated A- and B-double units here seven days a week and earlier this year, Hills introduced a third generation MAN TGS 540hp prime mover on this airport run. The new truck has impressed to the point the other three vehicles will be converted to MANs by the end of 2023.
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