Power cut to airport runway because the bill hadn’t been paid

Upper Hunter Shire Council has confirmed power was cut to the Scone Airport because the bill hadn’t been paid.

The Hunter Valley Newsroom revealed on Friday a flight had to redirect to Tamworth last Wednesday night after not being able to activate the runway lights on approach.

Council GM Greg McDonald said the power provider hadn’t sent a bill since a separate meter for the runway was set up two years ago.

Mr McDonald said he’s still trying to get to the bottom of the issue.