The first phase of daa Group’s €200 million capital investment in Cork Airport is expected to commence this month, as Cork based PJ Hegarty have been awarded the contract for the construction of a new mezzanine floor within the terminal building.
Representing Cork Airport’s most significant capital investment plans in almost a quarter of a century, once completed, the new mezzanine floor will house Cork Airport’s expanded security screening area and a larger executive lounge. This new floor will extend over the existing Arrivals concourse and feature a larger, state-of-the-art passenger security area equipped with the latest C3 EDS technology. Once completed, it will allow passengers to keep liquids, gels, pastes and large electronic items in their cabin baggage. A dedicated fast-track lane will also be added.
The reconfigured arrivals area will include new anti-passback doors, a brighter layout, a new café/bar and upgraded car hire facilities. This phase of the development will enhance the passenger experience and improve efficiency over the coming decade. The mezzanine will also accommodate a new executive lounge with 30% more capacity and an expanded Cork Airport Duty Free shop.
Speaking on the award of contract for construction to PJ Hegarty, daa CEO, Kenny Jacobs said that he was confident of delivery ‘on-time, on budget and to the highest standards.’
Cork Airport is Ireland’s fastest-growing airport and will serve over 3.4 million passengers this year, having grown its passenger base by over 50% in the last decade. It was voted “Best Regional Airport in Europe” this year by Airports Council International (Europe) – out of 440 regional airports in Europe. It is recognised for the quality of its passenger experience.
