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€15m Airport Transformation Programme Projects to be Completed Between 2017 and 2019 Include:
In late 2017 work commenced on a major facilities investment plan • Resurfacing of Car Park Zone 5 resulting in 250 permanent surfaced car park
aimed at transforming the airport over the next three years. The spaces less than five minutes’ walk from the terminal
investment strategy will see over €15m invested in new passenger
facilities, terminal upgrades and infrastructural works across the • Major upgrade of existing car park equipment to the latest state of the art
airport facility and runway. equipment including the introduction of a number plate recognition system
By the end of the first quarter of 2018 almost €4m worth of major
infrastructural projects, to improve the operational efficiency and • Construction and remodelling of new toilet facilities at the airport
to upgrade and enhance the airport’s facilities and services, will • Covered aircraft passenger boarding stairs for passengers boarding and
have been completed. disembarking aircraft
• Remodelling of immigration and arrivals area creating increased circulation
space for arriving passengers
• Upgrade and replenishment of ground handling equipment and safety and
response vehicles
•• Enhancements to the airport retail and catering facilities
Construction of a new Visitor Discovery Centre adjacent to the arrivals area
• Introduction of new digital display screens throughout the airport facility
• Upgrading to new flight information display screens across the airport terminal
• Remodelling of departures area creating additional seating capacity and
upgrading of furniture
• Upgrading of the existing runway instrument landing system (ILS) enabling
enhanced navigation for pilots
• A full resurfacing of the airport’s 2,400m runway including taxiways and an
upgrade of lighting system to LED
