Nisha Agnihotri, resident architect for New Delhi-based architect firm Creative Group, said, "Right from the stage when the site was being prepared for construction to the completion stage, all GRIHA norms like cutting trees, planting new trees, recycling debris, using green rated materials, building design orientation according to climate have been followed."
Besides a rain water harvesting system, the parking area will be made from grass-based paver blocks that are used in the green buildings. "We have simultaneously started the process of getting approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)," said Shukla.
The terminal building's foundation was laid by former civil aviation minister Praful Patel in 2009. The aerodynamic shape building of the new terminal spread across 17,500 sq m with a capacity to handle 16,800 passengers in a day. The current airport at Harni is spread across 4,500 sq m but has less passenger area
However, Barodians may have to depend on Ahmedabad airport to board long-distance direct flights for the US or the UK as the existing 8,100 feet runway is not enough to handle big aircraft.
"There can be direct international flights to neighbouring countries if airlines evince interest," said an official. "Vadodara airport saw a growth of 30.6 % in passenger traffic last financial year. Re-carpeting of runway at Ahmedabad is one of the main reason for this rise," said Sonu Marande, Vadodara airport director.
17/06/16 Times of India
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Besides a rain water harvesting system, the parking area will be made from grass-based paver blocks that are used in the green buildings. "We have simultaneously started the process of getting approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)," said Shukla.
The terminal building's foundation was laid by former civil aviation minister Praful Patel in 2009. The aerodynamic shape building of the new terminal spread across 17,500 sq m with a capacity to handle 16,800 passengers in a day. The current airport at Harni is spread across 4,500 sq m but has less passenger area
However, Barodians may have to depend on Ahmedabad airport to board long-distance direct flights for the US or the UK as the existing 8,100 feet runway is not enough to handle big aircraft.
"There can be direct international flights to neighbouring countries if airlines evince interest," said an official. "Vadodara airport saw a growth of 30.6 % in passenger traffic last financial year. Re-carpeting of runway at Ahmedabad is one of the main reason for this rise," said Sonu Marande, Vadodara airport director.
17/06/16 Times of India
