Business & Operations Review (Part 2) - Changi Airport Group

CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP
ANNUAL REPORT 2009/10 51
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
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To optimise Changi Airport’s long-term growth potential
and to meet the needs of airlines and passengers,
CAG strives to provide adequate and quality airport
infrastructure in a timely and proactive manner.
Guided by this philosophy, the Engineering and
Development Group regularly reviews Changi’s
infrastructure and development needs and implements
expansion and renewal plans to take Changi Airport to
the next lap.
of passengers, the canopies at the departure and arrival
halls, as well as that along the linkway to the taxi stand, were
extended to provide more shelter from the sun and rain.
Other upgrading works to improve comfort included the
air-conditioning of the arrival corridor and improvement
of acoustics in the terminal. In addition, new facilities and
services were introduced, such as a Left Baggage Service
and children’s play area, as well as more retail outlets.
Expansion and upgrading
Budget Terminal expansion
In mid-2009, CAG completed the expansion and upgrading
of the Budget Terminal, which had commenced a year
earlier. With the completion of the expansion works, the
terminal can now handle 7 million passenger movements
per annum, up from 2.7 million previously. The number of
check-in counters was increased from 18 to 25, and the
number of passenger boarding gates from seven to 11.
Additional baggage handling equipment was added to
handle outbound bags. For the comfort and convenience
Terminal 1 upgrading
The upgrading of Terminal 1, which commenced in
May 2008, progressed smoothly during the year.
With a ‘Tropical City’ concept, the new Terminal 1 will see
improved passenger flow and an enhanced passenger
experience, with a refurbished interior design and finish.
As part of the works, a new departure kerbside canopy is
being constructed to span the entire length of the building
1. Artist impression of Terminal 1 facade upon completion
of the upgrading project
2. As part of the Budget Terminal’s upgrading works, the
kerbside canopy was extended to provide more shelter