Terminal2 (T2) of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is now in its final stage of completion, with just 110 days to go until it opens its gates to the world. Andrew Harrison, chief executive adviser of GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. (GMCAC) said 91 percent of the terminal has been completed and its concessionaires have started doing their work. “Construction is mostly done and most of the systems have already been installed,” said Harrison, adding that by April, the team will begin installing the design components inside the new terminal. Harrison also disclosed that they have started implementing the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (Orat) program for the opening of T2, which focuses on intensive testing of facilities, processes and facilities, information technology and airport systems, and human resource readiness.
Orat will be conducted in phases, the first of which includes walkthrough training and familiarization. The company will also invite stakeholders to act as passengers during the trial phases.
MCAC president Louie Ferrer announced that the inaugural launch of T2 is slated on June 6, which will be attended by President Rodrigo Duterte, some dignitaries and other prominent personalities. He said the launching will be a big celebration, as it marks the completion of one of Cebu’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. GMCAC targets to operate T2 by June 15. Under the concession agreement, the company has until July 1 to begin operations. “If we would be ready before our target date, then we will begin operations. We will not wait for July 1,” said Harrison. It was in late 2014 when GMCAC, a joint venture of GMR Infrastructure Ltd. of India and Megawide Construction Corp. of the Philippines, took over the operations at MCIA under a public-private-partnership scheme.
13/03/18 Katlene O Cacho/SunStar Cebu
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Orat will be conducted in phases, the first of which includes walkthrough training and familiarization. The company will also invite stakeholders to act as passengers during the trial phases.
MCAC president Louie Ferrer announced that the inaugural launch of T2 is slated on June 6, which will be attended by President Rodrigo Duterte, some dignitaries and other prominent personalities. He said the launching will be a big celebration, as it marks the completion of one of Cebu’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. GMCAC targets to operate T2 by June 15. Under the concession agreement, the company has until July 1 to begin operations. “If we would be ready before our target date, then we will begin operations. We will not wait for July 1,” said Harrison. It was in late 2014 when GMCAC, a joint venture of GMR Infrastructure Ltd. of India and Megawide Construction Corp. of the Philippines, took over the operations at MCIA under a public-private-partnership scheme.
13/03/18 Katlene O Cacho/SunStar Cebu
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