Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 An artist’s impression of how the airport might look internally after the project is complete.Picture: Perth Airport Perth Airport has unveiled a $2.5 billion infrastructure expansion program that will allow it to keep pace with passenger demands. The plan includes the expansion of the international terminal, the consolidation of all terminals to the eastern side of the airport, additional taxiways and a new parallel runway. Perth Airport chief executive Kevin Brown said yesterday that by delivering the full economic potential of the airport “the airport will help unlock the full economic potential of WA”. The $2.5 billion will be spent over the next seven to 10 years, depending on demand. Mr Brown said the airport’s analysis showed some areas of international passenger service would come under serious strain by 2020 if no expansion was undertaken. He said that by 2020 there would be insufficient gates for international aircraft, reduced levels of service in departures, and outbound baggage facilities would be under strain. The airport will start consultations with airlines to refine the expansion timetable, which it hopes to finalise by early next year. The Perth Airport concept drawing.Picture: Perth Airport “We will now work with the airlines to understand exactly what their needs are and those of their customers,” Mr Brown said. “Their views are vital in this process so we can ensure the airport is ready for future growth.” First stage is the expansion of the International Terminal (T1), comprising approximately 70,000sqm and providing nine contact aircraft parking positions for wide-bodied aircraft. There will also be a new baggage screening and make-up system, connected to the existing check-in zones by baggage transport belts and new lounges with potential for direct boarding. Another important aspect is additional aircraft taxiways. By 2024, the airport plans to consolidate all terminals to the eastern side of the airport with a new Qantas facility in the expanded T1. Key to the expansion is the construction of a parallel runway on the east side of the airport. Mr Brown said preliminary design works were almost complete and would be released for public comment early next year. Play The airport’s strategy is to have all the design work and approvals completed by late next year. “We envisage having the runway open by 2027 but that may be brought forward to 2024 if demand increases ahead of forecast,” Mr Brown said. “The new runway has the potential to deliver significant benefits to the WA economy. The construction of a new runway, parallel to the existing main runway will secure future aviation access.” The new runway is proposed to be 3000m long, 45m wide and 2km east of the main runway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s713 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Like most things in Perth, when work finishes on something it is already outdated. They have been working on the airport and surrounding roads for years, they still are. And by the time they finish, they'll have to start again. The absolute lack of foresight/future planning here beggars belief; the time, effort and money wasted must be enormous. Why not just do it right in the first place? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 47 minutes ago, s713 said: Like most things in Perth, when work finishes on something it is already outdated. They have been working on the airport and surrounding roads for years, they still are. And by the time they finish, they'll have to start again. The absolute lack of foresight/future planning here beggars belief; the time, effort and money wasted must be enormous. Why not just do it right in the first place? Totally agree with you there, Perth airport is my least favourite and having to take the bus from one domestic terminal for a Virgin domestic flight to the international terminal is very tiresome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest263228 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I can only endorse the above. A complete dog's dinner having to transvers between terminals. The airport appears to have forever under going additions or enlargements with minimal improvement as a result. At times regression. Does appear a bit of a Perth thing at times. Potential. But never quite makes the grade. Darn expensive as well. Of course with new security measures coming soon, there will be greater onus to spend more with more time needed being in the airport facility. Good news for operators. Less good for punters. The latter of course will cop 'it sweet' I expect in the way things usually unfold . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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