Wellington International Airport Tender

Scope Wellington International Airport in New Zealand has unveiled a masterplan which details plans to accommodate traffic growth by 2040 with an investment of NZ1bn 641.6m. The masterplan involves terminal expansion runway and taxiway system enhancement as well as the construction of freight facilities additional parking stands for aircraft and a modern fire station. In addition to introducing rapid transport from Wellington city centre the proposed plan involves the construction of a multi-purpose domestic and international jet terminal. As part of the plan the surrounding apron and at-grade car parking areas located south of the existing terminal will be refurbished for aircraft use whereas the northern side of the terminal will be used for domestic flights. The forecast growth will mean demand will exceed existing capacity and we need additional land to accommodate the airports operations and the new generation of aircraft that are carrying increasing numbers of passengers more efficiently. Additionally the airport revealed plans to buy the Miramar South School site land and half of Miramar Golf Course to create area for additional aircraft stands taxiways and aprons. Wellington International Airport expects passenger numbers to double and commercial aircraft movements to increase by 25 by 2040. The recent terminal expansion has done well to keep pace with domestic growth but the international facilities are already facing congestion at peak times. The availability of gates is constrained during busy periods and busing of regional passengers is often required. A proposed 1 billion upgrade was unveiled by the airport in October last year. It was the blueprint for how it would accommodate a forecasted doubling in passenger numbers by 2040. Since then Wellington International Airport Limited WIAL has purchased a golf course and Miramar South School land which would allow the development to go ahead. But the upgrade was then put on hold in June as a result of the decimation of international travellers due to Covid-19. That hasnt stopped the WIAL looking to get the consent to complete those developments when the project recommences. On 10 December two Notices of Requirements were issued by the Wellington City Council outlining the new plans. Submissions run over the summer period and end on 12 February To ensure submitters have adequate time to consider and submit on the Notices of Requirement the council has extended the legal submission period required under the Resource Management Act from 20 working days to 30 working days This extension was agreed in consultation with Wellington Airport. Pette wanted an extra month on top of that so people can make a submission once Christmas commitments were fulfilled.The airports expansion includes a brand new terminal freight facilities and additional aircraft parking spaces - all to accommodate a forecasted doubling of passenger numbers. The expansion plans