COM: Adelaide Airport Carpark & Pedestrian Plaza

[ozisnowman]

Would have thought with the pollies flying in and out that Canberra would be a worse security risk than Adelaide.
I think only one of those reasons has weight and that is AAL Management must be overly cautious. And that their
caution will bound to piss of many patrons. Imagine having to drop someone off only for them to have to walk
accross the plaza in pelting rain or 40+ heat we are going to make our currently good airport a backward looking
one very very quickly.

[AtD]

Some images from the "Preliminary Draft Minor Variation" Maximus mentioned. The hotel is conspicuously absent.

http://www.adelaideairport.com.au/asset ... iation.pdf

[metro]

doesnt look too bad, and it's not that far for people to walk from the drop off area to the terminal building. I just hope they dont still have f/wits patrolling the drop-off area telling you to move along if you stop for a second

[bm7500]

As the start of construction of the car park etc appears imminent, this project deserves its own thread.

Please post updates here and not in the 'Adelaide Airport & Airline News' thread.

Cheers.

[cruel_world00]

This is one car park in Adelaide I can actually get behind.

Glad to see the design isn't overly bland.

[Maximus]

Would have thought with the pollies flying in and out that Canberra would be a worse security risk than Adelaide.
I think only one of those reasons has weight and that is AAL Management must be overly cautious. And that their
caution will bound to piss of many patrons. Imagine having to drop someone off only for them to have to walk
accross the plaza in pelting rain or 40+ heat we are going to make our currently good airport a backward looking
one very very quickly.

C'mon ozisnowman, have you looked at the renders?? Our airport is going to look FANTASTIC! And if you use the new elevated walkway, your entire journey from car to terminal will be 100% undercover, so no need to worry about our climate extremes.

[Isiskii]

Renders are more decieving than they appear.

[Kasey771]

Have I got these scenarios correct?
1. Dropping friend/family off:
We drive into airport off Sir Don Dve. temp park adjacent to drop off curb. Passenger disembarks. Passenger walks with luggage (under the cover provided if need be) to the ground floor of T1. takes elevator/escalator to L1 to check in. I drive off. No worries.
2. Heading to Melbourne for a weekend football/shopping trip. Me & the missus drive in to airport off Sir Don Dve. We enter the car park, rise up to at least L1(Ground is reserved for hirecars) park the car, get bags and walk across to T1 via the L1 footbridge.
3. We return from Melbourne. Me & the missus de-plane and head to the ground floor baggage carousels. after collecting our bags we walk across the plaza to the carpark. after paying our parking fee, we use the elevators to rise to the level we parked our car on. bagage in the boot, we drive out of the carpark.
The thing I like about the current arrangement is that the drop off is adjacent the check-in desks(ie same level). the car park while small, is on the same level as the exit after collecting baggage. It appears this will not be so in the new system. Normally not a problem, but I've recently spent time with a serious knee injury and I am learning about being mobility impaired - basically it sucks to use stairs/escalators or walk further than 100m:(
The footbridge seems an extravagence. a covered/enclosed ground level walkway from the carpark lobby/drop-off point to the entrance of T1 would seem to do the same thing. why is it elevated? what am I missing? - serious question, not trying to be an ADLNow whinger:)

[bm7500]

Have I got these scenarios correct?
1. Dropping friend/family off:
We drive into airport off Sir Don Dve. temp park adjacent to drop off curb. Passenger disembarks. Passenger walks with luggage (under the cover provided if need be) to the ground floor of T1. takes elevator/escalator to L1 to check in. I drive off. No worries.
2. Heading to Melbourne for a weekend football/shopping trip. Me & the missus drive in to airport off Sir Don Dve. We enter the car park, rise up to at least L1(Ground is reserved for hirecars) park the car, get bags and walk across to T1 via the L1 footbridge.
3. We return from Melbourne. Me & the missus de-plane and head to the ground floor baggage carousels. after collecting our bags we walk across the plaza to the carpark. after paying our parking fee, we use the elevators to rise to the level we parked our car on. bagage in the boot, we drive out of the carpark.
The thing I like about the current arrangement is that the drop off is adjacent the check-in desks(ie same level). the car park while small, is on the same level as the exit after collecting baggage. It appears this will not be so in the new system. Normally not a problem, but I've recently spent time with a serious knee injury and I am learning about being mobility impaired - basically it sucks to use stairs/escalators or walk further than 100m:(
The footbridge seems an extravagence. a covered/enclosed ground level walkway from the carpark lobby/drop-off point to the entrance of T1 would seem to do the same thing. why is it elevated? what am I missing? - serious question, not trying to be an ADLNow whinger:)

You have the arrival / departure scenarios correct. The simple reason for the distance between the termninal and vehicular traffic is for security reasons. By removing cars etc from the proximity of T1, the risk/threat of a car based explosive device being used is greatly reduced. It is sad that we need to change things like this because of a sick few, but it may just help to avoid a tradgedy in the future.

[Kasey771]

You have the arrival / departure scenarios correct. The simple reason for the distance between the termninal and vehicular traffic is for security reasons. By removing cars etc from the proximity of T1, the risk/threat of a car based explosive device being used is greatly reduced. It is sad that we need to change things like this because of a sick few, but it may just help to avoid a tradgedy in the future.

Thanks for that, I honestly hadn't considered that train of thought. A follow up query, why the elevated walk-way? As I stated above, seems like an extravagance, the seperation of vehicular traffic could be accomplished with an enclosed walkway on the ground level from drop-off point to the terminal entrance. You could station bomb detecting dogs/staff in that 'corridor' to hopefully detect any issues before the device even enters the terminal. Still just curious. Not a NIMBY:)

[Maximus]

Kasey, nothing is too extravagant for Adelaide! But, in all seriousness, apart from the separation from vehicular traffic, I think the main purpose of the elevated walkway is for the convenience of those who will park in the new car park. As you stated in your previous post, you will park on at least L1 in the new car park and then go from there to L1 in the terminal. This will save descending to ground in the car park and then back up to L1 in the terminal.

[bm7500]

Adelaide launches airport building program

Adelaide Airport Ltd has launched a $100 million building program, the first major development in its new five year master plan, reports Chris Milne.

The initial works include a new road network within the airport to improve traffic flow, a multi-storey car park – which will increase short-term parking spaces from about 800 to about 2000 – and a new plaza frontage for the passenger terminal.

The five-level car park is expected to be completed by May next year and will be connected via a ground-floor entry and a walkway bridge to the passenger terminal, where the work will incorporate a plaza forecourt to enhance the South Australian gateway’s attractions for passengers and visitors. Passenger drop-off and pick-up points will be positioned between the new car park and the plaza.

The “front of house” terminal project should be completed by November 2012.

AAL’s public affairs manager, John McArdle, said the proposed second development phase under the master plan would involve an extension of the terminal concourse to enable the provision of three new aerobridges and the relocation of regional carrier Rex, as well as further commercial projects within the airport.

No timetable had been set for the additional works, he said.

Meanwhile, AAL is ramping up its campaign to attract more international airlines to Adelaide.

The airport company has sent its business development officers to China and Thailand already this year, with China Southern and Thai International the prime targets in Asia. There are hopes for more Vietnam Airlines charters, following two successful return services late last year.

The airport continues to court Middle East airlines Emirates, Etihad and Qatar, and also has made approaches to United States operators, trading on its status as a secondary international airport to ease access restrictions.

While the airport seeks new entrants, Malaysia Airlines is preparing to increase its frequencies between Adelaide and Kuala Lumpur to six a week from March. Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific both have daily services through Adelaide Airport.

http://www.australianaviation.com.au

[AtD]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011 ... 138131.htm

Work to start on new Adelaide Airport parking

A $75 million contract to build a five-level car park at Adelaide Airport has been awarded to the Queensland business Watpac.

Construction work is due to start this week.

It will more than double the parking capacity for the Adelaide terminal by providing an extra 2,000 short-term spaces.

Access to the passenger terminal will be via a pedestrian plaza.

Construction of the car park will generate about 600 jobs.

Adelaide Airport executive John McArdle said provision was being made to ensure a smooth transition from the current parking to the new facility.

"The actual car park is isolated from the existing car park. What we've done is prepared the site, we'll put the builder in there, have the builders build the new car park then close the existing car park while people access the new one," he explained.

The new parking complex is due for completion by May next year.

http://www.watpac.com.au/_files/2011%20 ... %20(3).pdf

Watpac awarded $75M Adelaide Airport project

Watpac Limited’s (ASX: WTP) newly established South Australian Construction business is already gathering strong momentum in the local market, with the Company being awarded the Adelaide Airport Landside Infrastructure project.

The contract, with a construction value of approximately $75 million, represents Watpac’s first building construction job in South Australia, where the Company has undertaken civil infrastructure projects for many years.

The works will comprise a five-level multi-deck car park which will provide direct access to the existing Adelaide Airport Terminal 1 via a pedestrian plaza space. It will be served by major access roads that incorporate the re-alignment of existing road infrastructure, and the construction of additional roads.
The 2,000-space car park is expected to facilitate approximately 7,000 vehicle entries per day, and will include facilities for hire car operators and valet parking, as well as improved taxi, limousine and bus access.

The project will also comprise significant architectural landscaping, paving, curved feature canopies and an impressive link bridge between the terminal and the car park.

Watpac’s Civil Infrastructure team will also be intimately involved, undertaking the road works component of the project.
Greg Kempton, Watpac Managing Director, said he was delighted Watpac had made such a strong entrance into the local construction market after recruiting local State Manager for Construction, Tim Tape, late last year.

“Having only established our Construction division in South Australia in October 2010, we are very pleased to be awarded this significant job as our first construction project in this State,” Mr Kempton said.

“The Adelaide Airport Landside Infrastructure project sets a high benchmark for our continued success in South Australia, and will ultimately be a positive contribution to the strategic growth strategy we have in place for our businesses in South Australia.

“In addition to our local leadership team, this is the State where myself and our National General Managers of Construction and Civil & Mining originally hail from, so taking part in such a high-profile project, and one that is so important to the community, is particularly rewarding.

“We are looking forward to working with our client, sub-contractors, suppliers and all stakeholders to deliver a world-class project that will benefit all stakeholders.”

For further information, please contact:
Melanie Loy
Marketing & Communications Manager
07 3251 6333 or 0438 154 957
[email protected]

Note to editors:
Watpac is an ASX-listed company specialising in construction, civil engineering and mining, specialty services (including refurbishments), and property development. We have offices in Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. More information can be found at http://www.watpac.com.au.

[muzzamo]

From http://blogs.fcug.net/5-dme_adelaide/20 ... vel-c.html

Monday February 14, 2011
CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY ON ADELAIDE AIRPORT’S NEW MULTI-LEVEL CAR PARK

Development of Adelaide Airport’s new multi-level car park and pedestrian plaza is under way, with construction company Watpac Construction SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Watpac Limited, commencing works this week.

Construction of the $100 million project will take place throughout this year, with the new car park opening to the public in May 2012.

The first works have commenced on Adelaide Airport’s road system, which will be realigned to cater for the new development.

The development, which will more than double the size of the existing short-term car park, will have five levels to provide short-term parking for 2,000 public and car rental vehicles and is expected to facilitate approximately 7,000 vehicle entries per day.

Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) Managing Director, Phil Baker, says the new development will benefit travellers and visitors by providing improved facilities and more efficient access.


“In addition to short-term parking, the new multi-level car park and pedestrian plaza will include facilities for rental cars, taxi pick-up, bus parking, food and beverage outlets and small retail outlets,” Mr Baker says.

“The car park will provide safe and secure access to T1 via a pedestrian plaza. The passenger pick-up and drop-off points will be located in a port cochere beneath the new car park, and a link bridge between T1 and the car park is also planned, subject to Federal ministerial approval.”

The car park will be positioned approximately 50 metres north-west of T1 (Terminal 1). The pedestrian plaza is between the new car park and T1, roughly the location of the existing short-term car park.

The project represents Watpac’s first building construction job in South Australia, where the company has undertaken civil infrastructure projects for many years.

The project will have a significant economic benefit. The construction phase of the project will directly and indirectly create 596 jobs, generating an economic benefit of $87.2 million per annum.

Once operational, the direct and indirect employment benefit will be 87 jobs per year with an economic benefit of $12.8 million per annum.

During construction, Adelaide Airport has arrangements in place for customers to park in a temporary car park to the west of T1 during periods of peak demand. Temporary road diversions will take effect from April 2011.

AAL will be doing everything it can during the construction period to minimise the impact on customers. However, given the nature of the project, it is inevitable there will at times be minor delays due to traffic diversions, or if customers are directed to the temporary car park.

AAL will regularly update its website to advise of anticipated disruptions to assist our customers as much as possible – go to http://www.adelaideairport.com.au.

[Omicron]

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My impression was that the multi-storey carpark is to be located further away from the terminal - the large site north of Sir Richard Williams Ave. which is completely cleared and surrounded by temporary fencing. That illustration suggests a new carpark directly above the existing one.