November 17, 2010
Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) will undergo its most significant redevelopment since the opening of the new terminal, with a multi-level car park and a pedestrian plaza planned for completion in 2012.
AAL Managing Director Phil Baker today welcomed approval of the works by the Federal Minister for Transport Anthony Albanese and said it marked the start of a busy and exciting phase of significant airport infrastructure and operational projects.
The new development to the north-west of the main terminal will include a multi-level, 2000-space car park incorporating rental car and valet parking facilities, while a landscaped pedestrian plaza will provide an appropriate link between the car park and T1.
Roads within Adelaide Airport will also be re-aligned to cater for the new development and create an alternative entry and exit point.
“Following the Minister’s approval, we intend to start construction on our new multi-deck car park, with associated new road layout and adjacent pedestrian plaza, early in the new year,’’ Mr Baker said.
“Once the external project is completed and subject to further Ministerial approval, we will begin work on extending T1 itself, adding new departure gates and increasing international capacity. In the meantime, some airlines will have modernised their check-in arrangements and changes to international security screening procedures will be evident inside the terminal.
“This is an important project because more than just improving amenities, service standards and increasing the number of parking spaces, it improves pedestrian safety and commits to future complimentary aviation and non-aviation development.’’
Mr Baker said that despite the AAL’s best endeavours, there may be occasions when normal high levels of service to the public will be compromised by works associated with this project on a temporary basis.
“AAL will do everything possible to keep such disruption to a minimum and inform the public of any changes in advance,’’ he said.
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