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Melbourne Airport Terminal 2 Expansion
Client Name
Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne
Date
2009
Project Description
Melbourne Airport is undertaking the largest upgrade of its international terminal (T2) since the airport was built in the late 1960s. Consisting of several individual projects, the expansion will add a total of 25,000m² of new space.
The first of these key projects is the construction of a new outbound international passenger security and Customs processing zone.
International baggage capabilities will also be enhanced to improve efficiency, with space for an additional two A380 baggage carousels. Baggage delivery for outbound flights will improve by 50% from 3000 bags per hour to 4500 bags per hour by 2012.
A completely new 7,000m² passenger concourse will be added to T2, providing 5 new aircraft parking bays including three gates with dual-level aerobridges, which will each be able to accommodate one A380 or two smaller aircraft.
A new international passenger precinct will be created, which along with a major redevelopment of existing facilities will add more than 5,000m² of new passenger lounge, café, duty free and specialty shop space to T2. The new precinct will feature 10-metre high windows providing spectacular views over the airfield, and has been designed to incorporate signature elements and design features of Melbourne's architecture.
Our Role
Root Projects Australia has been commissioned to undertake the project management of all aspects of the T2 extension from the completion of the original concept design to the tendering, procurement and management of the construction contract.
The project has involved the detailed integration and sign off of all of Melbourne Airport’s key business divisions, substantial consultation with airlines, tenants, border agencies and operations staff and the preparation of presentations and recommendations to senior airport management and the APAC Board.
RPA managed the design process for passenger processing facilities including additional aircraft gates, retail expansion and a baggage handling system upgrade and expansion, with its integration into the facility design.
RPA has also managed the design and implementation of the project procurement strategy, as well as being responsible for the ongoing management of the project's construction phase.
Project value: $300 million
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