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In previous years the old Vic/Tas Region Mobile Tower was used but, following repeated complaints from staff about the adequacy of the accomodation and equipment, in 2005 the more modern Adelaide-based Mobile Control Tower was used. This Tower, which is air conditioned and elevates on a scissor-lift, was towed over from Adelaide in early 2005 for fitting out. The photo below shows it parked in the compound at Melbourne Airport in February with the Melbourne Control Tower in the background. The photo above shows the Tower in situ at Avalon East in March just prior to opening, with the main Avalon Tower in the background. Note the anemometer on the roof which supplies data to instruments in the cab.
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(Photos: Top-Doug Stott; Bottom-Phil Vabre)
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