VINCI to present Belgrade expansion plans today
The French concession and construction company VINCI will today officially unveil its plans for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport which it took over at the end of last year. A ceremony will be held at the airport's Terminal 1 building starting at 17.15 local time. It will be attended by the President of VINCI Airports, Nicolas Notebaert, and the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabić, both of whom will address the media. It marks VINCI's first public event in the country since signing the 25-year concession agreement in March of last year. The French company has earmarked 262 million euros for the construction and refurbishment of the airport's facilities over the next five years.
Last month, VINCI contracted the Greek company Terna to undertake a series of infrastructure overhauls by 2024, aiming to develop and upgrade Belgrade Airport's capacity and operating conditions. Further project details are expected to be outlined today. However, Terna has already confirmed it will build a new 42.000 square metre terminal, while existing terminals will be refurbished. Furthermore, a new 3.500 metre runway will be built, while the existing 3.400 metre runway will be upgraded. A total of nine new taxiways will be developed, the existing apron will be expanded, and a new 55.000 square metre apron will be built. Terna has also been tasked with expanding the deicing platform by another 6.200 square metres. Landisde, a new car park, with a capacity for 2.400 vehicles, will be built and new curbside/sidewalk infrastructure and facilities for departures/arrivals handling will be developed. Other projects which are to be completed by 2024 include road work around the airport, encompassing some 3.500 metres, a new rainwater drainage system, marking and static signage, lighting and CCTV camera systems. Furthermore, construction of auxiliary building facilities and other infrastructure works such as waste water and solid waste treatment plants, a heating plant, a meteorological station and a solar panel plant, amongst others, will be built.
VINCI recently noted, "With an ambitious vision for Belgrade Airport that's aligned with Serbia's strong economic growth potential, VINCI Airports will aim specifically at improving operating conditions, making Belgrade a standout example of a top airport in Southeast Europe. As a new member of VINCI Airports' global network, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport will be supported by a corporate policy that places environmental and community concerns at the heart of its model. VINCI Airports' exclusive AirPact Strategy will help reduce the airport's carbon footprint, optimise the use of energy and natural resources and protect biodiversity. Meanwhile, the VINCI Airports academy will empower the teams at Belgrade Airport by boosting their skills and knowhow, thus paving the way for great professional careers throughout its network".
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