In a statement, the council said the work was another example of council and business investment forging ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic, and it would facilitate the subdivision of existing lease lots.

The precinct includes a number of light-aircraft businesses, including Superair and Fleet Helicopters, as well as the recently constructed Rural Fire Service training and air-base shed.

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The upgrade brought Shand Drive up to industrial road standards.

"Continued investment like this and the new industrial precinct under construction at the southern end of the airport will bring economic stimulus in the community, including a return of more airline services to the area following the easing of COVID-19 control measures," Cr Andrew Murat said.

The council is continuing to work with NSW RFS to develop their assets and operations in the precinct.

"The RFS is a vital organisation in our region and contributed funding towards the civil works at Shand Drive, to improve access to its regional facilities," Cr Murat said.

"Fleet Helicopters is another prosperous business in the precinct. It has purchased a replacement for 'Lucy', the helicopter that famously crashed while combating bushfires on the south coast earlier this year."

The Shand Drive upgrade included installing stormwater drainage and a nine-metre-wide road complete with kerb and gutter, street lighting and a cul-de-sac.

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