Bangalore airport's terminal I expansion work progresses
Work is underway on the expansion of terminal I of the Bangalore International Airport in the Indian state of Karnataka.
The project is being undertaken by India-based construction company GVK Power & Infrastucture Limited. Work involves expanding the area of the terminal I from 73,347 square metres to 150,556 square metres. The larger terminal will feature 90 check in counters, which is a significant increase from the terminal's current 53 counters.
The terminal will house 24 immigration and emigration counters. The company will also increase the number of CUSS from 18 to 30. The number of domestic security pedestals will be raised two folds from 16 to 32, while international security pedestal will be increased from 10 to 16.
The terminal currently has five domestic baggage claim belts and four international claim belts. These will be increased to seven domestic and eight international belts.
The company has already installed wave like roof structures and columns of the terminal. It will also extend the roof of the building both sideways as well as in the front. GVK, upon completion of work, will remove the existing walls of the terminal to create a large seamless terminal.
The terminal will feature new smoking lounges at the Domestic & International pre-embarkation area as well as the International arrival. Colorful furniture will be added to beautify the terminal. Additional work involves construction of special facilities for the VVIP passengers. The expansion has been staged in multiple phases.
