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MANCHESTER AIRPORTS GROUP
Manchester Airports Group ( MAG ) continues to invest in its airport infrastructure . At Manchester Airport we are part-way through the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme ( MAN-TP ), a £ 1bn investment programme that will transform passenger experiences and help attract yet more of the world ’ s leading airlines .
Manchester Airport has celebrated the completion of the first major phase of its £ 1bn transformation programme with the introduction of a new pier , which connects to Terminal 2 .
The Pier which provides 11 jetty served “ contact ” stands has more than 1400 seats in a fully glazed upper departures level offering panoramic views of the airfield . A separate , segregated arrivals level provides passengers with a travellator-assisted walking route to the main terminal arrivals facilities .
It will be used by all airlines currently operating out of T2 and was constructed from 14,000 steel pieces , 47,184 bolts and painted with 2,600 litres of paint .
In preparation for the pier , the apron was extended by 49,000sqm to accommodate new aircraft parking stands , along with the construction of a new taxiway and associated infrastructure and services .
The opening marked the next phase of the airport ’ s multiphased transformation programme that will see Terminal 2 become the focal point of its operations . More than 1,800 people are currently working on the project which recently welcomed its 100th apprentice as work gathers pace .
The main design and build contractor for the pier was Laing O ’ Rourke with Arcadis engaged to support MAG as Project and Programme Managers . Pascall and Watson were the Architects behind the pier ’ s design . The main airfield works design and build contractor is Galliford Try with Jacobs providing the airport with client Project and Programme Management support .
The 11 airbridges that have been fitted to the pier are provided by Adelte .
Andrew Cowan , CEO of Manchester Airport , said : “ This is a significant milestone for Manchester Airport as we deliver the first phase of the biggest investment we have made in our 80 year history .