Passenger Terminal Today - Elizabeth Baker
23 April 2024
Brisbane Airport (BNE) in Australia has begun the biggest transformation in its history. A$5bn (US$3.3bn) is being invested in the 10-year Future BNE program, which comprises more than 150 projects. These include upgrades to its domestic and international terminals, plus work on a third terminal set to open just before Brisbane hosts the Olympics in 2032.
Kicking things off is the domestic terminal precinct upgrade, which will support Queensland’s growing population and the rising number of passengers who will pass through its doors. Passenger numbers currently stand at 20 million a year and this is expected to grow by a further 10 million over the coming decade.
After almost five years of planning, the project entered the delivery phase in September 2023 and aims to transform the 35-year-old terminal.
The most significant structural alteration to the building is a new mezzanine level, but ultimately the project aims to transform the way the entire terminal looks, functions and operates.
In addition to the mezzanine, which will offer direct entry to security screening for checked-in passengers with carry-on luggage, the project also includes a new BHS (to find out more, read Passenger Terminal World‘s exclusive interview with Helder Lira, Alstef Group project director, Brisbane Airport here), security system and expanded self check-in and automated bag-drop points, plus upgrades to departure gate lounges, retail, food and beverage and bathrooms, as well as an extension to the multilevel parking garage.
This work will take place in stages over a two-year period, with public-facing works expected to ramp up as this year progresses.
