Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) inaugurates T2

By Charlotte Turner |

GVK’s (MIAL) new integrated, ‘state-of-the-art’ Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) was inaugurated last week, by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh.

 

Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL) is a joint venture between the GVK led consortium and Airports Authority of India. MIAL was awarded the mandate of modernising, upgrading and expanding Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in May 2006.

 

GVK –  an Indian conglomerate with presence across Energy, Resources, Airports, Transportation, Hospitality and Life sciences sectors – says the new Terminal 2 measures 4.4msq ft with a retail footprint of 200,000sq ft and will be able to serve 40m passengers annually.

 

Speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of Terminal 2, Dr. G V K Reddy, Executive Chairman, Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL), said: “The opening of Terminal 2 is one of the most important milestones in the history of CSIA as well as Mumbai.”

 

RETAIL HUB

The check-in hall leads to a retail hub for international travellers, while domestic passengers proceed down to Level Three along the palm and waterfall gardens to their own dedicated domestic retail hub.

 

These commercial plazas, spread over a combined area of 200,000sq ft, are centrally located at the junction of the concourses and the terminal core, to provide close proximity, to the 52 departure gates for maximum passenger convenience.

 

The design of Terminal 2 draws inspiration from India’s national bird – The Peacock. “It portrays the magnificent character of the White Peacock, representing flight, as well as rare beauty,” says GVK.

 

The new integrated Terminal 2 will commence International operations from February 12, 2014 (within 3-4 weeks).

 

‘CREATING AN ICON’

“It is my dream to create icons, which will last for generations. Over the years, we have developed expertise in executing challenging and complex infrastructure projects,” added Reddy.

 

GVK claims the Rs 5,500 crore cost incurred in building T2 is lower than similar airport projects in India as well as across the world.

 

“Reaffirming Mumbai’s status as a global economic city, Terminal 2 is the outcome of GVK’s vision to make CSIA one of the world’s best airports that consistently delights consumers, and being the pride of Mumbai and India,” says GVK.

 

“The new T2 built in 4 years, is an iconic global mega structure and India’s first and most advanced vertical passenger terminal that integrates world class design, architecture, infrastructure and operational efficiency, with a rich infusion of Indian heritage & cultural character.”

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