Belgrade Airport expansion to commence "within months"
The multi million euro expansion and modernisation of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, which will be spearheaded by VINCI and Greek construction company Terna, is set to begin soon. The Chairman and CEO of VINCI Airport, Nicolas Notebaert noted, "In a few months we will start work to expand the infrastructure in Belgrade". A new Joint Venture company has been formed between Vinci Construction Grands Projects and GEK Terna Group named VINCI Terna Construction JV, which will run the project. The company, which recently advertised for several job openings, is awaiting the adoption of a development masterplan, after which it will be issued construction permits and release details on the planned infrastructure upgrades. "We want to improve operating conditions fast. We are implementing an ambitious investment plan of more than 730 million euros over the course of the concession. Environmental considerations are at the heart of the project – plans include the installation of solar panels and a water treatment plant. We are using our significant expertise in airport management and development to improve the overall customer experience, in particular by reorganising and optimising passenger flows and developing retail areas", VINCI said.
Dubbed as an "ambitious expansion", Terna has already confirmed it will expand the airport's facilities by 42.000 square metres, while the 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. The deicing platform will be expanded 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 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. The entire project must be completed within five years.
The Serbian Prime Minister, Ana Brnabić, said that the expansion and modernisation of the airport is a part of the government's Aviation Strategy 2025, which is soon to be adopted. "I expect excellence and that is also what people in Serbia expect. At every step of the way, VINCI has been able to deliver on their commitments and we are already seeing strong results. The airport is a modern reflection of the future Serbia we are creating in partnership. I am excited to see how the VINCI Airports global environment strategy will introduce a new set of environmental standards. As Prime Minister, I am also thrilled to see the connections being made for our skilled workforce in the aviation sector, particularly at the VINCI Airports Academy, and the overall positive impact expected in the aviation sector and thus for the economy of Serbia".
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