The impact of the REX voluntary administration on the Far South Coast is starting to become clearer.
The airline has been sold to American freight and maintenance firm Air T.
We can reveal that around $200,000 in airport fees is still outstanding to our two local councils.
Bega Valley Shire Council has confirmed to me REX still owes them $144,000 for use of Merimbula Airport from before they went to administration in July last year.
The figure is $55,000 to Eurobodalla Shire Council for Moruya Airport.
“The timing of payments from REX for using Merimbula Airport was variable before they went into administration in July last year,” a statement from Bega Valley Shire Council said.
Both councils say they will continue to seek payment.
“It is not clear if the $144,000 will be recovered.”
Eurobodalla Shire Council said they will be attending the creditors meeting, and our priority is to see REX continue the Moruya service into the future.
