Chennai: Airports Authority of India (AAI) has started demolishing the old domestic terminal located between the new domestic and international terminals at Chennai airport. The work will be completed in63372326three months.
This is the first step of starting the Rs 2,000 crore phase 2 expansion of the Chennai airport which is expected to last for the next three years. A series of works is included in the new phase of expansion. These include: demolishing the old terminal building and constructing a new integrated terminal on its place, building of multi-level car park, straightening of taxiway, building a few new rapid exit taxiway and others. The authorities will also complete the ongoing work to build a walkalator inside a tube linking the terminals with the airport metro rail station.
A senior official said that the old domestic terminal is being demolished by a company based on a contract. "The work is expected to be completed in three months. A new contract for building a new terminal will be finalised by the time the plot is ready. Pulling down a building at a working airport is a challenge; it has to be done without hampering flight operations."
He also said that the work was being carried out after discussions with the airlines and other airport stakeholders.
The company which bagged the contract based on their expertise in the field inspected the site and has assessed the risks involved. The work has begun after the study. Precaution has to be taken to prevent movement of earthmovers and trucks from inconveniencing the passengers, while steps need to be taken to prevent spread of dust from debris during the work.
20/03/18 Times of India
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This is the first step of starting the Rs 2,000 crore phase 2 expansion of the Chennai airport which is expected to last for the next three years. A series of works is included in the new phase of expansion. These include: demolishing the old terminal building and constructing a new integrated terminal on its place, building of multi-level car park, straightening of taxiway, building a few new rapid exit taxiway and others. The authorities will also complete the ongoing work to build a walkalator inside a tube linking the terminals with the airport metro rail station.
A senior official said that the old domestic terminal is being demolished by a company based on a contract. "The work is expected to be completed in three months. A new contract for building a new terminal will be finalised by the time the plot is ready. Pulling down a building at a working airport is a challenge; it has to be done without hampering flight operations."
He also said that the work was being carried out after discussions with the airlines and other airport stakeholders.
The company which bagged the contract based on their expertise in the field inspected the site and has assessed the risks involved. The work has begun after the study. Precaution has to be taken to prevent movement of earthmovers and trucks from inconveniencing the passengers, while steps need to be taken to prevent spread of dust from debris during the work.
20/03/18 Times of India
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