THE Gold Coast Airport (GCAPL) has awarded Watpac the contract to deliver the building component of Project LIFT.
GCAPL chief operating officer David Collins said the appointment of Watpac is a key milestone for the project.
“The appointment of Watpac for Stage 1 of this project means we can now progress to the development of a more detailed design for Project LIFT and put a firm timeline of works in place.
“At a local level, Watpac has also worked on the Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, CBUS Super Stadium and Dreamworld’s White Water World. Upon completion of Stage 1, Watpac will submit pricing for the Stage 2 Managing Contractor construction works for consideration by GCAPL,” Collins Said.
Construction works will not commence until after the project’s Major Development Plan (MDP) has obtained federal government approval, scheduled for early 2016.
Watpac managing director Martin Monro said the group is proud to be appointed.
“This contract is testament to the solid reputation Watpac has built for delivering high quality infrastructure nationally and we are delighted to be working with GCAPL in the early stages of this important project,” Monro said.
Project LIFT comprises redevelopment in the southern portion of the airport, including a new three-level extension southward from the existing terminal building with more retail space and to accommodate five additional widebodied aircraft parking stands.
Australian Property Journal