Macquarie-led consortium acquires Hobart airport

Nicole Mezzasalma

14-Dec-2007

Retail expansion is part of the consortium’s plans for Tasmania’s main airport

Tasmanian Gateway Consortium (TGC) has acquired Hobart International airport for A$350.5m ($305.9m). The consortium, comprising Macquarie Global Infrastructure Fund III, Macquarie Capital Group Limited and Retirement Benefits Fund Board, said in a statement that it plans to “explore a range of potential new initiatives” including retail expansion in the newly-redeveloped terminal.

 

Hobart is Tasmania’s main airport and serves the state’s most populous city.

 

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