The Facts

The combined projects

The terminal redevelopment will be the largest infrastructure investment to take place at Launceston Airport since the original construction of the terminal building in 1965.

The project will be started in late April 2008, undertaken over an 18 month period with an estimated completion date of mid 2009.

The project will approximately double the floor area of the terminal allowing for greater space passenger movement and associated activities with a final cost under $20m.

There are three key objectives for the upgrade:

• Provide full check bag screening to 100 percent of bags as required by Federal Government Legislation;
• Provide a additional space within the terminal to allow acceptable passenger movement and waiting areas;
• Upgrade the baggage system by providing a common user check in and baggage reclaim with carousels.

All stages of the redevelopment have been planned to ensure minimum adverse impact on passengers and attending public.

Passengers

Outbound Passenger Processing (May 2008 - December 2008)

• Increased space around the airline check in counters and processing area;
• Improved baggage handling system, linked via a security screening system to allow smooth baggage delivery to aircraft;
• Improved passenger screening facilities with greater space for screening processing of passengers;
• New roomy airconditioned gate lounges of around 1000m2 will be provided for passengers awaiting flights

Public Lounge Facilities (July 2008 - March 2009)

• The public lounge floor area will be increased by 100m2 and existing security screening areas reconfigured to allow a floor area of around 800m2 to farewell or greet passengers by any attending public;
• Refurbished cafe and retail areas, providing seating with an expansive view of the airport apron and runways via a full height glass facade to public lounges.

Inbound Passengers (May 2008 - July 2009)

• A new baggage arrivals shed of 600m2 will be constructed to allow the existing south eastern baggage reclaim area to be refurbished to allow for greater mill space for passengers waiting for baggage;
• Two new baggage carousels to assist in smooth baggage reclaim by passengers;
• Combined car rental counter to allow for better passenger access with lower adjacent airport movement.