The Gold Coast Airport expansion project has finally been completed after approximately three years of implementation. The completion of the entire project was marked with the completion of its $260M terminal expansion.
The modern three-level terminal, the expansion of which created well over 2,000 local jobs, spans a total area of 30,000 meters squared. It includes six new gates. These allow for a total number of 19 aircraft to now be accommodated, while on the tarmac.
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Additionally, the new Gold Coast Airport terminal features new border control facilities alongside four glass aerobridges and a departure lounge. Furthermore, it features exciting and exquisite cafes as well as shops, not forgetting seven brand-new escalates, nine lifts as well as a new baggage handling area.
Currently, the terminal is fully operational and has already welcomed as well as served international travelers.
Significance of the new Gold Coast Airport terminal
The CEO of Queensland Airports Limited spoke about the project. Amelia Evans said that the terminal’s opening to international services marks yet another significant milestone. This, she said, is especially to Queensland Airports Limited in addition to the tourism industry. The latter was very much affected during the challenging years of COVID-19.
Generally, the Gold Coast Airport expansion project will proper the facility as the preferred domestic and international gateway to spectacular destinations. These destinations include New South Wales as well as the Gold Coast.
Moreover, Amelia Evans said that the expansion project has enabled the Gold Coast Airport to continue focusing on driving growth, especially in passenger numbers. Furthermore, she said, the project has enabled the facility to work closely with destination, airline as well as government partners. As a result of all the collective effort, the airport boasts extra capacity as well as new carriers alongside new domestic connections.
Lastly, through 2023, there will be more brand-new retail as well as food and beverage outlets at the facility.
