Auckland Domestic AirportAirport Refurbishment and Seismic Strengthening

Overview

The Domestic Terminal Building Upgrade at Auckland International Airport is a prime example of Naylor Love delivering a complex project without disruption to airport operations – a particularly impressive achievement given the security-focused environment, and more than 300 flights being processed daily.

The project involved building and fitting out a new regional lounge, two new air-bridges, larger gate lounges, baggage collection areas and toilets and a centralised security screening area, extending capacity for both Air New Zealand and Jet Star passengers. The scope of works also included a full seismic upgrade to the current building landside and airside, with additional steel framing and bracing to column and beam junctions throughout the terminal.

The upgrade has improved the domestic terminal’s ability to cater for the increasing number of larger aircraft, and has reduced the congestion previously experienced in several parts of the terminal. This has resulted in more efficient journeys for the seven million passengers who use the domestic terminal every year.

When working and managing subcontractors both landside and airside near aircraft, both security and site housekeeping are significant considerations. Naylor Love managed this by establishing and overseeing strict protocols, and by considered selection of key subcontractors who had experience working in an airport environment.

A key driver for the client was to minimize disruption to airport operations. Due to Naylor Love’s careful consideration of methodology and management of logistics, and meticulous planning with AIAL and Air New Zealand Operations, the works were carried out during the airport’s operational hours and during passenger movements, without disruption to aircraft scheduling.