In early 2017 during the planning stages of the proposed Tauranga City Airport terminal extensions Ray Dumble, the Manager of Tauranga Airport Authority and I discussed the need to photographically document the development.
I undertook to take regular photographs in and around the development to record its progress. The first Photobook was produced in June 2018 tracing the week by week progress from the start in late October 2017. The onsite airport staff, Naylor Love staff and visiting sub-contractors featured.
This was important as they all played a part in the development. In the future, history recorded in the two Photobooks will prove they were part of an important part of Tauranga city development. Photobook 2 will be completed and published once the new terminal is completed right down to the landscaping and new lawns going down.
The city now has a welcoming arrival area, superb Koru Lounge, excellent café, relaxing and comfortable departure lounge plus state of the arts check-in area. I have really enjoyed the experience of recording this development and thank all participants for their enthusiasm and good work.
By Tom Ross
