Sustainability guided the 6-Star Green Star design from the outset. The lightweight timber structure allowed parts of the existing runway slab to remain, reducing the amount of new concrete, embodied carbon and construction impacts.

The roof brings in natural light and retains warmth, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and removing the need for additional heating. Prefabrication reduced construction time and improved safety in a working airport environment. Careful planning also helped divert 93 per cent of construction waste from landfill.