Abu Dhabi Airport awards Taylor Woodrow new expansion contract

The new contract is part of what ADAC calls its ‘capacity enhancement program’ (CEP) at the UAE capital’s airport which is focused on accommodating the growing traffic at its facilities.

 

The $22.3million (AED 84 million) joint venture between Taylor Woodrow and Abu Dhabi contractor Fibrex Construction Group will see extensive upgrades in the airport’s Terminal 3. The year long project includes the addition of two new passenger buildings and a link bridge and work begins immediately.

 

A 6,015 square metre bus gates building will provide a lounge area for 2,000 passengers and will serve as the transfer facility between Terminal 3 and remote aircraft parking positions. The building’s first floor will be fitted with a 3,200 square metre Etihad business class lounge. Additionally, a steel framed passenger link bridge to connect the building with Terminal 3’s departures level will be constructed.

 

The second building to be constructed will house the transfer passenger screening facilities. The steel framed structure will add 2,700 square metres to the existing terminal and will have a matching architectural expression. The full project is planned to be completed and delivered by February 2014.

 

Chairman of ADAC Ali Majed Al Mansouri, said: “ADAC is committed to providing the best services to airlines and passengers despite the existing capacity challenges. In 2012, the airport saw 18.9% growth in passenger traffic compared with 2011; and, with the strong growth registered to date this year, traffic in 2013 is expected to follow last year’s growth trend.”

 

“The new work at Terminal 3 will extend the handling capacity of the facilities, accommodating the movement growth of Etihad Airways and other carriers operating from this terminal. ADAC will continue with the CEP to ensure the best solutions are made available, enabling an efficient operation at Abu Dhabi International Airport until the Mid Terminal building is delivered in 2017,” he said.

 

Taylor Woodrow operations director, Simon Jewell, said: “We are delighted to be working with Abu Dhabi Airports Company on this exciting project and being part of the continued expansion plans for this airport. Our company has a strong track record internationally in the delivery of airport-related projects and we are pleased to be able to utilise our expertise on this contract”.