$330Million revamp to MEL

[serfty]

Melbourne airport's $330m revamp off to a flyer | Herald Sun

Melbourne airport's $330m revamp off to a flyer

Holly Ife

January 16, 2008 12:00am
WORK has started on the biggest upgrade to Melbourne airport since it was opened in 1970.

The $330 million expansion will add another 25,000 sq m to the international terminal, including a new outbound passenger processing zone and a new Customs and security precinct.

Five new gates will be added and baggage systems upgraded.
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The renovations will be carried out in a series of staged projects, to ensure minimal disruption to passengers, Mr Woodruff said.
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[serfty]

There's some more here on Melbourne Airport's Web Site.

• About the Expansion
• Facts and Figures

There's two interesting "Flash" animations - here's one:

• Terminal Conceptual Walk through

It seems the new terminal extension will have arriving PAX walking above the Departures level.

 

[moa999]

Some great little flash presentations there.
I take there is also a big expansion to the duty free area with a windy path like Sydney

Interesting the aircraft shown in the second pres
A380s in Qantas, Emirates and Singapore colours.
Assorted others in Qantas, AirNZ, Cathay, Jetstar (white scheme) colours

 

[Yada Yada]

Seems a lot of money for only 5 extra gates!

 

[simongr]

Is this on top of the other recent announcement? I seem to racell another one aside from the SYD one...

 

[NM]

Seems a lot of money for only 5 extra gates!

but its not just about the extra gates. Think how many more retail outlets can fit into the terminal, each bringing its own ongoing source of revenue for the airport owners .

 

[Standby]

but its not just about the extra gates. Think how many more retail outlets can fit into the terminal, each bringing its own ongoing source of revenue for the airport owners .

Dont forget the increased passenger handling charges that will be imposed for you to snake thru Westfields Tulla