The purpose for this thread will be that it will function as a archive for pictures from the construction site of Bangalore International Airport.

the rest goes into the avitation/airline-thread

Project finished:2008(?)



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Caption: Bangalore International Airport work in progress at Devanahalli near



Bangalore in on August 22, 2005. Photo: K. Gopinathan


originally posted by Aryabhata

Pillars being erected at the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) site in Devanahalli on Wednesday 2005-08-17.
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BANGALORE AIRPORT
29 MONTHS TO GO
Project moves on despite hitches
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Devanahalli (Bangalore rural):
Despite setbacks like rain, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) chairman N R Narayana Murthy quitting and Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel seeking
redesign, the news on Bangalore’s dream infrastructure project is good. The foundation for the first building of the international airport has been completed!
The landscape has changed dramatically at the airport site in Devanahalli: Construction equipment and activity is visible in every direction, excavating, pouring concrete, piling pre-cast slabs, setting up boundary columns.
Over 25 temporary buildings dot the site now, housing everything from the excavated mud to the posh site offices. With 900 workers on site, the whole area is buzzing with sound — the warning moan of sliding concrete slabs along rails, the putter of tractors transporting material, the screech of metal upon metal.
But the most heartwarming sight is the airport’s first building — the 1.6 lakh sq ft technical and administration building. Not only is the foundation complete but also pillars for the walls have come up, a good two months ahead of schedule.
“We are also on our toes to pour the concrete for the terminal building, which is supposed to happen only by January 5. All we need is three days of a dry spell — we will get cracking like Mahendra Singh Dhoni,’’ chief projects officer Sivaramakrishnan S Iyer told The Times of India.
Excavation for the terminal building’s foundation is continuing amidst rain. The boundary wall is also clipping along at a merry pace, with slabs being fitted into the columns in over three km.
The only work that has been hampered is the levelling and cutting of the four-km runway. Like every runway in the world, the Bangalore runway has a dip and a high, with a height difference of 12 meters from its lowest point to the highest one.
Due to rain, work on creating this runway profile has not been possible. BIAL has moved all workers from the runway-taxiway-apron area to the technical building construction. But, runway work is also ahead of schedule and the delay would made-up by working round the clock, as soon as rains stop, Iyer said. There are also glimpses of what the terminal building will look like. There are two design elements on the site. A mock-up of the terminal building column — complete with granite covering — was being put in place on Friday, while a curving mock-up of the roof is already evident.

Fourth month report card
Work on

• Technical and administrative building

• Terminal building excavation

• Boundary wall (3 km of 16 km completed)

• Redesigning the airport’s technical aspects and finances to upgrade passenger capacity to 11.4 million annually.
Temporarily halted
Runway (2.7 km of 4 km being formed)
Completed

• Site offices, workers quarters

• Material testing labs

• Pre-casting yard

• Machinery workshop

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Concrete being poured out for the first building at the Bangalore International Airport site.

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The pre-casting yard where slabs are being prepared for the boundary wall.

First phase drawing..
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http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6302/20051224000703013us.jpg

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/12/24/stories/2005122400070300.htm

Devanahalli airport works picking up momentum (http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan62006/state193129200615.asp)

Six months after work started on the site, this is where things are apparently moving fastest towards shape. After completing the basement excavation, workers are busy concreting the footings and columns. Reinforcement and water-proofing are being done, while work at the pre-casting yard for the terminal building’s roof elements is also on.

The construction work by Larsen & Toubro for the Rs 1400-crore project, set to an April 2008 deadline, in its first phase is also covering the apron, taxiways, control towers and access roads. Chief Projects Officer Mr Sivaramakrishnan S Iyer says cut-and-fill work is being done on 3.5 km of the four-km runway. The runway, designed as per International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines, is one of the two planned for the airport, but Mr Iyer says the second one is part of the final, long-term plan.

The foundation for the control tower, where the technical and administrative wings of the airport would function from, is over. So has rock excavation for construction of the Ground Support Engineering (GSE) building.

The Chief Projects Officer says except water for the construction work in the nearly 3,800 acre-land, the system is up and running at the site. “Right now, we are depending on tankers to bring in the water, but we’ll soon have the BWSSB supply of treated water from the Yelahanka plant. The pipelines for the supply are already in place,” he says.

The site also has two labour camps housing nearly 1,650 workers. “As the buildings start coming up, more workers, like carpenters and electricians, will be required on the site. We are making sure that the best of facilities are provided to the labourers, right from preferred food to clean toilets” says Mr Iyer. There’s a health centre, a shop and an STD booth within the camps.



PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

*85 per cent of the terminal building foundation

work completed

*Foundation of the control tower completed

*Rock excavation for Ground Support Engineering

(GSE) building over

*Cut-and-fill work being done on 3.5 km of the

four-km runway

*Earthworks on apron, taxiways on

*Work on main access road from the National

Highway on

*Work on boundary and security walls on

I see that things are going on in full swing. You dont see much of that, but hopefully those idiots who are trying to block airport privatisation will be humbled by this and change their ways

Both phases of Bangalore airport to be completed simultaneously: Patel (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/01/22/stories/2006012202500300.htm)

THE Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Mr Praful Patel, has said that both phases of the Rs 1,300-crore Bangalore International Airport will be completed simultaneously.

Mr Patel told newspersons on Saturday that if the airport consortium had executed only the first phase, it would not have been able to keep pace with the traffic projections.

Mr Patel said both the phases would be completed in 2008. He said the traffic projections had to be revised because of the increase in traffic. "The 2015 traffic projections have now been brought forward to 2008 itself because of the revised projections," he said.

Mr Patel said the Ministry had asked the consortium to make certain changes in the design of the airport as the Ministry was not satisfied with its original design. "The project will now be completed on schedule," he said.



What do you expect when the incompetent swines we vote into power take 15 years to sanction a bloody airport?

Cleared for takeoff (http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=86598)

In the city known as India’s Silicon Valley, 15 years is practically a lifetime. That’s how long Bangalore has been waiting for an international airport. But this Republic Day, India’s biotech hub can finally see the beginnings of one.

Large chunks of earth lie dug up as around 1,800 workers in bright yellow and blue safety helmets go about building what promises to be India’s first world-class airport, with a capacity to eventually handle 40 million passengers. Work began at the site—located 35 km outside Bangalore, in Devanahalli—in July 2005, and a skeletal steel structure is already up.

The project is among the first public-private partnerships in India and a Greenfield airport. In its first phase the airport will cater to over 6.7 million passengers per year, create 1,000 jobs per million passengers and have cargo capacity of 1.4 lakh tonnes per year. Apart from regular services, the airport promises travellers a hotel, shopping mall, tax-free shops, food courts and other convenience amenities.

While the project was conceived when Ghulam Nabi Azad was the Union civil aviation minister in the P V Narasimha Rao government, it began to materialise in 1994 and has since been shelved and reshelved more than once.

In the first phase, a 4-km runway, aircraft stands, a terminal building, technical buildings and other airside and landside facilities are being constructed. As one walks across the site spread over 3,880 acres of land, there is a definite buzz—even a sense of pride. ‘‘I have been involved in the making of a number of structures in Bangalore. However, this is the first that will be a landmark for Bangalore,’’ says Chief Project Officer Sivaramakrishnan S Iyer.

‘‘I am very pleased to be part of this prestigious project as this is a major infrastructure project not only for the city of Bangalore but also for the country,’’ says Jill Deviprasad of BIAL. ‘‘It will ease air traffic bottlenecks in this region of the country as it adds new capacity. To be part of this project is an honour and a great feeling.’’

With the target launch date being April 2008, work is on for 14-16 hours a day and is, till now, on schedule. The workers begin early in the morning and finish late in the evening.

PV Narsimha Rao is one of India's best and most unsung prime ministers ever. If it were upto me, I would have named the new Hyd. Airport in his name.

First phase drawing..
http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/2514/bialph19yt.jpg

do you have higher resolution image of this?
where did you get this image?

thanks

do you have higher resolution image of this?
where did you get this image?

thanks

I dont have the higher resolution image, I got this from one the project consultants DORSCH CONSULT, which is in cooperation with the Swiss based Architect KMP, is responsible as OE/OA (Owner's Engineer / Owner's Architect) for 1st phase, there are some minor modifications to this design, as this was not accepted by the civil aviation ministry.

I guess Siemens is testing for the first time(any where in the world) their concept of Modular airports(read small terminal airports) and Bangalore is going to be the scape goat for this! This concept is based on rail road terminus.

I dont have the higher resolution image, I got this from one the project consultants DORSCH CONSULT, which is in cooperation with the Swiss based Architect KMP, is responsible as OE/OA (Owner's Engineer / Owner's Architect) for 1st phase, there are some minor modifications to this design, as this was not accepted by the civil aviation ministry.

I guess Siemens is testing for the first time(any where in the world) their concept of Modular airports(read small terminal airports) and Bangalore is going to be the scape goat for this! This concept is based on rail road terminus.

Hey thanks for that input.

I am trying collect info sources for this proj. Please share any source of info that you may have.

I don't think BIAL has a website. They seem to have identified an agency to develop one:
http://www.peppersquare.com/company_news_bial_online_branding.htm?cid=index_news_bial&ses=peppersquare

The BIAAPA, BMRDA websites suck big time. for a city known for IT none of the websites are of any quality.

vadi

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from the BIAL website...
http://www.bialairport.com/img/chart_01_big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic02_big.jpg

more at the BIAL website (http://www.bialairport.com/index.htm?cid=logo&ses=bial)

Excellent!

Thanks Vadi. Been looking forward to their new site.

Hopefully this'll mean regular updates from now on and more renders.

the opening is scheduled for around the same date as HIAL.

that pic is great.

Looking at the current progress, BIAL is way ahead of HIAL in terms of construction activity.

Lets see if HIAL picks up more activity in the coming months.

Looking for more sources at HIAL to get some info.

Here is the revised plan of bial but not yet approved..

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blr bird
where did you get the revision from?
can you post a higher resolution version of it.

what are the changes between the two plans?

thanks.

Bangalore’s new airport just got BIGGER
With air traffic projections for Bangalore soaring each time they are calculated, the new greenfield airport there is all set to undergo a major mid-course redesigning to complete by 2008 most of what it had earlier planned to accomplish in the second phase by 2015. The biggest change: ramping up the capacity of the terminal building to handle annual passenger traffic of 11.4 million by 2008 itself—this was the estimate for 2015—instead of the first phase target of 6.8 million.

http://www.indianexpress.com/sunday/story/737.html

BIAL approves redesign of international airport (http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?storyflag=y&leftnm=lmnu2&leftindx=2&lselect=1&chklogin=N&autono=221950)

The board of the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) on Monday in-principle approved the redesign of the new international airport. However, the board has sought certain clarifications from the equity holders and the final decision is expected in the next few weeks.

According to a BIAL press release, the redesign of the airport project is based on the revision of traffic forecast done in June 2005. The study has estimated the traffic flows for the new airport on the “airport opening year” (2008) at 6.7 million passengers from the 4.5 million passengers estimated earlier. Subsequently, the figure is expected to climb to 8.5 million passengers in year 2010, the release said.

The redesign will see an increase in the size of the passenger terminal building, number of aircraft stands, more taxiways, passenger boarding bridges and the main access road enabling the airport to match the expected traffic in the coming years, the release added.

“The policy on civil aviation is expected soon. Therefore, the BIAL has decided to wait with the next steps in ground handling,” the release added.

However, the agreement with the selected partners in cargo should be concluded by the end of this month. In cargo, the three first ranked parties are the consortia consisting of Air India/ SATS, Bobba Group/Menzies Aviation and Swissport / Cargo Service Center.

B'lore airport: Singapore wins deal (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1486901.cms)

SINGAPORE: One of two contracts to build and operate a cargo terminal at India's IT hub Bangalore's new international airport opening in 2008 has been bagged by a consortium of Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) and Air India, news reports said on Wednesday.

The agreement, the first cargo contract for the Singapore Airlines subsidiary, is expected to be signed before the end of the month.

SATS provides in-flight catering at four other Indian airports - Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata - through its two joint ventures, Taj-SATS Air Catering and Taj Madras Flight Kitchen.

SATS has 15 ground-handling and catering joint ventures in eight markets, including China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Indonesia.

Our Regional Bureau / Bangalore April 19, 2006

The construction of the much-delayed Bangalore international airport (BIAL) at Devanahalli is on schedule and the work is on in full-swing as per the original plan, BIAL officials said today.


As per an official release by the company today, the major concreting works at the air traffic control technical block are complete.
The concreting of the terminal building columns, raft slab, mezzanine floor slab and the retaining wall in the basement is in progress. Foundation concreting for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Building and the Maintenance Buildings is progressing.


Earthworks for the runway and taxiway are progressing steadily. Out of the 4-km runway, cut and fill work for 4,000 meters is now in progress. Granular Sub Base (GSB) laying works in the runway and taxiways is also progressing.


Similar cut and fill earthworks on the large apron and taxiway areas are in progress. Installation of the drainage pipes in the apron area has started.


Officials added that the first of the concessionaire sites has been handed over to the aviation fuel facility.

Airport project gains speed

BIAL hands over site for fuel facility
Airport project gains speed
Deccan Herald

Groundwork on the site is progressing on schedule. Columns of the terminal building are being concreted along with the mezzanine floor slab and basement retaining wall.

Work on the Devanahalli international airport is gathering more pace, with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) handing over the first concessionaire site for the aviation fuel facility. India Oil Corporation, Indian Oiltanking Ltd and Skytanking Gmbh are the aviation fuel concessionaires attached to the project.

Groundwork on the site is progressing on schedule. Columns of the terminal building are being concreted along with the mezzanine floor slab and basement retaining wall. Pre-cast roof mould elements are being installed at the terminal building, according to a monthly progress report of the BIAL.

Major concreting works at the Air Traffic Control Technical Block have been completed, while work on the foundation concreting for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) building and maintenance buildings is on. Cut-and-fill work on 4,000 metres of the four-km runway, Granular Sub Base (GSB) laying works in the runway and taxiways and earthworks on the apron are in progress. Meanwhile, the secondary access road to the greenfield airport is also gathering shape.

Redesign phase

The redesign phase of the nearly Rs 1,500-crore airport will progress in the coming weeks, during which the BIAL Board is expected to give the final go-ahead. The Board had earlier this month agreed to the redesign in principle.

According to sources in BIAL, the new design will have a larger terminal, more aircraft stands, new taxiway layouts and landside infrastructure.

They said the change in design would not postpone the airport’s proposed April 2008 opening.

The design alterations are expected to cost an additional Rs 400 crore.

The Board also cleared the partner evaluation for ground handling and cargo as proposed by the management. Three consortia, SATS /Air India, Bobba Group/Menzies Aviation and Swissport International/Cargo Service Center, were picked as the top three ranked groups for cargo. The agreement with the cargo partners is expected to be concluded by the end of April, BIAL sources said.

blr bird
where did you get the revision from?
can you post a higher resolution version of it.

what are the changes between the two plans?

thanks.
These are the main changes
Initially ------>Revised
Aircraft bays
13 ------------> 30
Aerobridge
4 --------------> 10 (may be!)
Terminal capacity
4.5 MPA ------> 12 MPA aprrox

Final phase (2030 +) will look something like this...
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Copyright BIAL

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From TOI, May 2, 2006


Plane sailing: 20% work complete
Sowmya Aji Mehu
[ Tuesday, May 02, 2006 12:59:00 amTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]


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DEVANAHALLI (BANGALORE RURAL): The road to the airport is the first indication that Bangalore's 10-year-old dream is taking concrete shape: The access road from the NH-4 to the Bangalore international airport site has been levelled and the first layer of granular sub-base (GSB) prior to asphalting has been laid.

As things stand at the end of 10 months, about 20% of the airport construction work is complete, with work ahead of schedule in several aspects. The S shape of the runway has been formed, GSB has been laid on about 2.5 km of the 4 km runway.

And there is a sense of burning urgency among the 2,000 workmen on site to get this protective layer finished on all surfaces — runway, taxiway, two access roads and an air side road before monsoon hits by June. "We are doing all that is possible.

If the GSB is not done, and rains come down like they did last October, the mud that has been levelled will break or wash away and we will have to do everything again," Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) chief projects officer Sivaramakrishnan S Iyer said.

The runway, taxiway and apron area, all cleared and levelled, stand on the exact spot where the erstwhile Arasinakunte village was located.Workmen are filling in an open well — the last visible reminder of that village barely an year ago.

Eleven buildings are in various stages. The contentious terminal building — that the Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel wants expanded — is about 400 metres from the runway.

The basement of this sprawling building has been completed, the ground floor is being laid. Engineering for the redesign of this building that will expand its capacity to handle 11.4 million passengers per year instead of 4.5 million is still going on.

But work on the terminal building will not be hampered: The final design has to reach the construction site latest by February 2007, which is nine months away.

The administrative block, which was the first building to be taken up, is structurally complete with two floors. Plastering work and grooves for electricity and plumbing is taking place.

The Air Traffic Control tower, that will be a dizzying 65 metres high (213.42 feet) is being built at the rate of 2.5 metres every 10 days using a selfclimbing crane.

New airport will have 30 bays (http://www.business-standard.com/economy/storypage.php?tab=r&autono=91465&subLeft=1&leftnm=3)

The country’s first greenfield private sector owned and operated airport, the Bangalore International Airport, which is scheduled to start operations from April 2008. It will have 30 aircraft stands to begin with. Subsequently, the number of aircraft stands will be enhanced to 40.

Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) chief executive officer Albert Brunner, who gave an update on the construction of the airport, told reporters here on Tuesday that the projected passenger traffic at the time of commencement of the airport operations is expected to be 6.8 million.

“By 2010, it is estimated that the passenger traffic will go up to 8 million. This is because of the growing economy, which is fuelling the growth of the aviation industry.

The peak hour flight traffic at the airport is expected to be around 27 per hour by 2010. “We are well on course and expect to complete the first phase in the next 30 months. We are determined to commence the operations by April 2008,” Brunner stated.

At present, work on the terminal building, air traffic control technical block, runway, apron, taxiway and main access road is in full swing. Also, work on aircraft rescue and fire fighting building, power house building, maintenance building and erection of boundary wall is being carried out, he explained.

The BIAL is also monitoring the manufacturing of the airfield lighting system, passenger boarding bridges, equipment for baggage handling, inline hold baggage screen, x-ray, public address system, illumination and uninterrupted power supply equipment and diesel generator, the CEO stated.

By all means, it looks like Bangalore airport construction is way ahead of the one at HYD.

Construction progress, planning, training, equipment and contracting other vendor support infrastructure is way ahead of Hyderabad..

HIAL would be a good test to GMR's credibility in terms of meeting project time lines as they seems to be ambitious in taking over more airports and other big infrastructure projects..

Can't wait to see BIAL operational..

yes, i think BIAL will be done before HIAL.

looking at the picture which shows how much work is done, on newhyderabadairport.com, it seems like 10% of the work has been completed.

ramkan and pding,
It appears that 25% of the works for HIAL have been completed according
the latest report. Please check the HIAL thread for the news article
providing this information.

HIAL is still sticking to its March 2008 deadline and it is my understanding
that GMR has an excellent record with respect to finishing projects on time.

I like this developing competition between BIAL and HIAL, Indian economy
is the net beneficiary regardless of who wins the race.

Agree.. competition is good.. Lets hope that these two projects are executed in time..

Delhi Metro execution gives me the confidence that we are capable of implementing big public infrastructure projects in INDIA (without cost or time overrun) provided the executors have a free hand.

However, there are so many conflicting reports on the progress. In any typical airport, the actual construction is considered around 65% of the project task.

Equipments, System installation, Furniture, man power training, other electrical stuff, fire drills, Fuel lines, aircraft maintenance and trial runs consitute 35% of the airport work.

Thai's Suvarnabhoomi is a good example and it shows how much work needs to be done even after the construction is complete.

Because this is the first time we are building a modern airport from scratch in INDIA, i am sure the project executors have a hard task at hand with imported machinery and lack of local expertise..

I believe GMR is doing the pre-IPO statements to win investors confidence..

Here is a two day old news and interview with HIAL head Mr. Nagesh..

GMR begins work on Hyderabad airport project (http://www.greatandhra.com/andhra/2006/gmr_begin_hyderabad.php)
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Pictures of current construction of BIAL from BIAL website

http://www.bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=leftnavigation&ses=bial

Pictures of current construction of BIAL from BIAL website

http://www.bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=leftnavigation&ses=bial

Okay. One thing is clear. B'lore Airport will be completed well before Hyd Airport it seems. Great for B'lore. Thanks for the update.

Pictures of current construction of BIAL from BIAL website

http://www.bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=leftnavigation&ses=bial

:eek2:

They are constructing at a very fast pace........

Gud for them ! Gud news from Bangalore!

http://www.bialairport.com/img/commercial_land_big.jpg

The best thing about BIAL, is that they keep their website updated with monthly progress report and regular construction pictures.

I wish we get similar updates from HIAL aswell..

[QUOTE]
The terminal building
At the terminal building, the work is progressing at different stages. The concreting of the ground floor slab and columns, above the ground floor is in progress. Installation of the pre-cast roof mould elements for the terminal building also continued during this period.

Air Traffic Control (ATC) technical block
At ATC technical block, the major concreting works are completed. Concreting for the ATC tower shaft is in progress. Other works like block masonry works and plastering works are now progressing.

Runway, apron and taxiway
At the runway, earthworks for the runway as well as the taxiway progressed. Cut and fill work for a length of 4000 meters is in progress. Granular Sub Base (GSB) laying works in the runway and taxiways also continued.

Similar cut and fill earthworks on the large apron and taxiway areas are in progress. Cross drainage works in the airside continued. Installation of the storm water drainage pipes in the apron area also continued.

Main access road
Granular Sub Base (GSB) laying works for the main access road commenced. Earthworks for the airside service road and the secondary access road continued.

Others
Columns concreting above the ground floor for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) building, powerhouse north building and the maintenance buildings progressed
Production and erection of the pre-cast elements for boundary wall and security wall continued to progress
Successful completion of manufacturing of the airfield lighting (AFL) system
Manufacturing of the passenger boarding bridges
Manufacturing of equipment for the baggage handling system, inline hold baggage screen and x–ray scanners
Manufacturing of the public address (PA) system
Manufacturing of the illumination and the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment for the security system
Manufacturing of the indoor stations, the oil transformers, the ring feeder equipment, the high-tension switchboards and the diesel generators

HIAL work hasn't yet gathered full steam. but yes they could update new construction pics.

Turn on your speakers..


http://bialairport.com/img/flash/video01.htm

http://bialairport.com/img/flash/video02.htm

http://bialairport.com/img/flash/video03.htm

So BIA is a semi-glass ordinary box kinda building? I mean it looks very ordinary from outside.

this is good news. work on in full swing. exciting times in the indian airport industry. the 6 metros should all have good airports in the next 6-7 years. finally

monyaam> thanks for the update,looks cool!:)

So BIA is a semi-glass ordinary box kinda building? I mean it looks very ordinary from outside.

As long as the airport is able to handle the millions of passengers it is supposed to, it doesn't matter how ordinary/extra-ordinary it looks.

As long as the airport is able to handle the millions of passengers it is supposed to, it doesn't matter how ordinary/extra-ordinary it looks.



i have to disagree with you.

but BIAL looks pretty good. the red building with glass is pretty cool. I think it's gonna be unique. most other big airports usually have plain/silver buildings but BIAL's red external is good.

It looks unique in most ways(especially flooring) and ordinary too in a sense that the passengers head to customs through narrow pathways under small ceilings..

The project is concieved and designed almost 10 years ago. Even cochin airport looks ordinary but way ahead of other indian airports. Its clean, efficient, profit making and maintaining the original architecture under private mgmt.

It is ok, even if it does not have glass & steel, but big enough to handle the projected growth and well maintained.

My personal choice: I liked the BIAL exterior and HIAL interiors..

I noticed a "VIP Entrance" in the video. When will India stop differentiating the ordinary man and the Babu/politician?

Source: TOI
DEVANAHALLI (BANGALORE RURAL): The dream is coming true, almost. About 70 per cent work on the Bangalore International Airport will be completed by yearend with evacuation work already starting on the portions that are to be expanded.

The newly redesigned airport will meet the opening date of April 2, 2008, with cost escalation of Rs 530 crore which will be met through loans, deputy CM B S Yediyurappa said during a site review on Thursday.

"I have not kept any of the files pending on this project. 164 acres of land is still due to be given to the project which will be done by June-end," he said.

Bangalore International Airport Limited CEO Albert Brunner, who along with his officials, escorted the DyCM around the site, said 23 per cent of the work is over as on date.

"We had originally planned to accommodate 3.5 million passengers a year, but this has now been redesigned to handle 11 million passengers. The full-fledged airport — with two runways — will be completed on time," he outlined.

Work on the site is on full swing with large sections of the boundary wall completed. Excavation is on at the sprawling seven-acre terminal building for the 7,500 sq mts additional area that is part of the expansion/redesign plans.

I am really impressed with this monthly bulletins from BIAL.
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Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has received all the in-principal approvals for the redesign. The formal signing of the amended agreements by the Government of India and Government of Karnataka is expected shortly. However, the construction work on the basis of the redesigned project has already started. The additional costs involved with the redesign are approximately INR 530 crores. The new airport will be able to handle up to 11 million passengers and will be opened in April 2008.

Project highlights – May 2006

The first major permanent equipment to be received at site were two transformers of 16MVA capacity
Successful casting of the first pre-cast roof element for the Terminal Building
Site update on construction

Percentage work completed: 23%
On the runway, earthwork over the full length is completed; construction over length of 2’500 m is in progress
On the taxiway, earthwork over the full length is completed; construction over a length of 2’000 m is in progress
At the Apron area, installation of the storm water drainage pipes is in progress
At the Terminal Building:
Concreting of the ground floor slab and the columns above ground floor is in progress
The pre-casting of the roof elements commenced
At the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, concerting of the shaft continued
At the main access road, airside service road and secondary access road, earthwork and construction work continued
At the other buildings civil works for the Administration Office Block, all the Ancillary Buildings, and for the Equipment Housing are well in progress
At the Boundary Wall, production and erection continued

Manufacturing status
Manufacturing of the passenger boarding bridges, equipment for the Baggage Handling System, Inline Hold Baggage Screen and the X–Ray
Manufacturing of the various high tensions electrical equipment, and the public address system (PA)

http://www.blonnet.com/2006/06/09/images/2006060902561901.jpg

I hope it is going to be world class experience. Not only in terms of infrastructure but most importantly the service and environment in the airport. They have to really plan for good traffic management, TAXI/AUTO stands, Bus service and make sure there are no touts, beggars etc.. They have to enforce discipline right from the begining.

Source: TOI
DEVANAHALLI (BANGALORE RURAL): The dream is coming true, almost. About 70 per cent work on the Bangalore International Airport will be completed by yearend...

Bangalore International Airport Limited CEO Albert Brunner, who along with his officials, escorted the DyCM around the site, said 23 per cent of the work is over as on date.

"We had originally planned to accommodate 3.5 million passengers a year, but this has now been redesigned to handle 11 million passengers...

are these percentages wrt old design or revised design? I think, these wrt old design.
in which case, they need to restimate completion of works, after getting all approvals for the revised design...

Caption: The construction work of Bangalore International Airport is in progress at Devanahalli in Bangalore. Photo: G.P. Sampath Kumar 08-06-2006

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For a change, visitors will experience open spaces around these greenfield airports when they arrive. A welcome change from cramped and crowded airport and urban areas..

I saw the animation video and here's what I have to say :-

1) Overall a great concept & design
2) But what beats me is this .. arriving passengers take a lift to an upper level and then descend back to ground level? That's kinda 'bureaucratic' isn't it?

For those who couldn't get my 2nd point, do watch the 3rd animation..

Cheers
p2p4

2) But what beats me is this .. arriving passengers take a lift to an upper level and then descend back to ground level? That's kinda 'bureaucratic' isn't it?

I had the same feeling, how are so many passengers coming on a flight going
to be taken on a couple of elevators, and what happens if multiple flights
land at the same time.

I saw the video couple of times wondering if I didn't get it right, but you seem to have the same suspicion.

If our suspicions are right, IMO this is a bad model.

I saw the animation video and here's what I have to say :-

1) Overall a great concept & design
2) But what beats me is this .. arriving passengers take a lift to an upper level and then descend back to ground level? That's kinda 'bureaucratic' isn't it?

For those who couldn't get my 2nd point, do watch the 3rd animation..

Cheers
p2p4

LEts just hope that the video is that of the previous terminal plan which was supposed to handle around 4.5 million ppl/yr agains the current u/c that will handle 11million.

LEts just hope that the video is that of the previous terminal plan which was supposed to handle around 4.5 million ppl/yr agains the current u/c that will handle 11million.
Nop, nothing has changed from this simulation. What you get to see is what is being built, I wonder who they paid to get this model approved!

I dont think there is any malfeasance in this.

Is'nt this the modular design that Seimens has been pushing all around the globe? The original module is designed for about 4mil i beleive. But it had to be scaled up after Praful's flag down.

I guess this is just one of the million ways to separate arriving traffic from departing traffic. Ultimately, all flights arrive at the same level.

What will get interesting is traffic at the passenger side with people dropping off arrivals and people picking up departures. that's gonna be messy if they dont separate them by levels.


'blr bird'
i am terrible sorry for having missed your mail. I was dumb enough to not notice that is a private message feature here.

Vadi,

With respect to your judgement, I would urge you to take a look at the video again and imagine a medium sized aircraft with an average 250 passengers getting off through the aerobridge to walk towards the lifts. Next, imagine the entire crowd having to wait for each batch of pax (say 15 pax per batch) to get them to upper level - that's 17 trips for the lifts.

Now if you have a high capacity lift, you dont get high speed ones .. typically such lifts take 12 seconds to pull just one floor up / down (this, taken from experience from HKMTR, HKIA, CHANGI, KLIA).

All in all, a painfull slow arrival process into BIAL .. before you even reach the luggage carousel..

Tut Tut.. I hope the design simulation is wrong and in reality, there is something more practical that dawns on the Seimens team.

Cheers
P2p4

[QUOTE=vadi]I dont think there is any malfeasance in this.

Is'nt this the modular design that Seimens has been pushing all around the globe? The original module is designed for about 4mil i beleive. But it had to be scaled up after Praful's flag down.

I guess this is just one of the million ways to separate arriving traffic from departing traffic. Ultimately, all flights arrive at the same level.

another picture. From The Hindu

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/07/08/images/2006070802530701.jpg

MR ALBERT Brunner, CEO, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), explaining to the Karnataka Infrastructure Minister, Mr B. Sriramulu, and Mr Karunakar Reddy, MP (right), during their visit to update BIAL's construction progress, in Bangalore on Friday.

Rail link proposed for Bangalore international airport (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/07/08/stories/2006070802530700.htm)

A BOT-based dedicated rail link is among three high-speed accesses that have been proposed to connect the city to the greenfield international airport at Devanahalli, according to State authorities.

The dedicated rail line could run from Byappanahalli in the east of Bangalore to right below the airport's parking lot covering a distance of around 35 km towards Bangalore's north.

The area regulator, the Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority, has also proposed an expressway. Its alignment, grade separation option, financing and mode of implementation are also being processed.

The airport project, which has been re-assessed at Rs 1,930 crore after a Rs 5,18-crore expanded redesign, is coming up off the NH4. The road is the only present access to the airport and NHAI is also undertaking a trumpet-shaped flyover from NH4 to bypass an existing railway line. Bids have been invited for the trumpet flyover.

Passenger Traffic

In a presentation to the visiting Karnataka Tourism Minister, Mr B. Sriramulu, the CEO of airport company BIAL, Mr Albert Brunner, said within two years of its opening, the airport was conservatively expected to have passenger traffic of 8.5 million by 2010 as per a 2005 study.

This was the earlier forecast for 2020.

The airport is slated for opening in April 2008 and nearly 25 per cent of the work is on at the site.

Intl airport trial run in Nov `07 (http://business-standard.com/economy/storypage.php?tab=r&autono=97541&subLeft=1&leftnm=3)

The trial run of the Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli will be carried out in November 2007, four months ahead of the commencement of scheduled operations, Karnataka’s infrastructure development and tourism minister B Sreeramulu said here on Friday.

The minister, who inspected the project work being executed by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), told reporters later that the progress of construction was as per schedule.

“The airport will become operational on April 2, 2008 as planned. Flights will start landing on a trial basis from November 2007 itself,” he added.

The new airport will be able to handle up to 11 million passengers. Work on the Air Traffic Control tower, terminal building, runway, taxiway and apron is in progress, the minister said.

Bangalore international airport gets nod

The redesign of the Bangalore international airport project in Deavanahalli on the outskirts of the city has been accepted and it will now be completed by April 2008.

The additional cost for the project, which is billed to be one of country's mega airports, involves Rs 530 crore.

http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?category=National&slug=Bangalore+international+airport+gets+nod&id=89937

Wow, everytime i see a news article the construction picture gets better and better. They are making rapid progress.
http://www.ndtv.com/images/topstories/bangaloreairport2.jpg

a small blurb on the redesign.

Chug along to new airport if govt says yes (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1715534.cms)

"BIAL's plan has envisaged a rail facility within the airport and it's up to the state government to decide on the dedicated rail link," a BIAL official said.

If approved, the link that will pass through interchanges already planned, can be made operational by 2008, the official added. The redesigned apron, taxiway and terminal areas will be operational from April 2, 2008, to handle up to 11 million passengers, BIAL CEO Albert Brunner said.

While the redesign includes an apron three times larger and terminal area 30 per cent more, the taxiway will have 40 stands from the initial 13.

According to Brunner, the additional cost of Rs 530 crore involved with the redesign will be met by debts from lenders and internal accrual.

Vadi,

With respect to your judgement, I would urge you to take a look at the video again and imagine a medium sized aircraft with an average 250 passengers getting off through the aerobridge to walk towards the lifts. Next, imagine the entire crowd having to wait for each batch of pax (say 15 pax per batch) to get them to upper level - that's 17 trips for the lifts.

Now if you have a high capacity lift, you dont get high speed ones .. typically such lifts take 12 seconds to pull just one floor up / down (this, taken from experience from HKMTR, HKIA, CHANGI, KLIA).

All in all, a painfull slow arrival process into BIAL .. before you even reach the luggage carousel..

Tut Tut.. I hope the design simulation is wrong and in reality, there is something more practical that dawns on the Seimens team.

Cheers
P2p4

[QUOTE=vadi]I dont think there is any malfeasance in this.

Is'nt this the modular design that Seimens has been pushing all around the globe? The original module is designed for about 4mil i beleive. But it had to be scaled up after Praful's flag down.

I guess this is just one of the million ways to separate arriving traffic from departing traffic. Ultimately, all flights arrive at the same level.

Hi,
I think they are talking about the people who arrive in buses and not the people who arrive through the vestibules.

In reference the HIAL, have the master plan ready from the begining to scale up operations to handle 40 million passengers.

Didn't BIAL have similar plan in first place?

Now that is a discussion to be had over many rounds of bytwo kapi.

In summary what happened was this. Anaganaka oka roju in 1991... there was an idea to construct a greenfield airport for bangalore. So plans were drawn up.
Deve Gowda was then the CM. The problem was this meant breaking through a lot of red tape, some genuine(private players) and some artificial (Gowdru debating location) bottlenecks. In the process of breaking through these hurdles plans, developers and govts changed. Finally, when the govt was able to come up with a proper framework to accomodate private players, get new players etc., B'lore had begun to burst.

So the current Seimen's-L&T consortium started with a lower estimate of expected density. As approved, the plan was to allow for approx ~5mil passengers in phase I and then scale up. By the time the project started last year, B'lore was already way above that mark. Then Praful saar, said no no no nat like this, put more glass, more taar, more floor. That is where change of phase I plans comes in. So now the problem is how to facilitate change of plans while not delaying the project. Eventually, the project has scope to be expanded to a large(nx10 mil) capacity. But it was expected by the players, to be addressed later on.

Thankfully, ever since the work started, Gowdru has held his peace seeing that the HAL airport and its surroundings are over-stretched many times over.
(The biggest and the most notorious traffic bottlenecks in B'lore that you here about, are around the current airport in south bangalore.)

PS:
I donot agree with some of what Gowdru says, but I donot discount all of his outburst either. He takes some genuine causes and uses them to his advantage-like any other politician and as as corrupt as any other.

Though not said openly in KN circles, many issues that he raised have come back with a 'he told us so' feeling.

BANGALORE: Gearing up to tackle the traffic bottlenecks that will surface with the international airport, Bangalore will have an expressway from a point on Outer Ring Road up to Devanahalli.

A decision to initiate this project was taken at the empowered committee on infrastructure meet at Vidhana Soudha on Monday. The expressway will act as a link road between the airport and the city.

Explaining some of the project details chief secretary B K Das said, "The alignment for the expressway has been identified. It will run from Nagavara at Outer Ring Road straight up to Devanahalli.

The expressway cuts through Peripheral Ring Road as well." The 30-km stretch will be an access-controlled road, with a width of 100 metres. The four-lane expressway will be implemented by the BMRDA (Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority).

Says R K Misra, member of empowered committee on infrastructure, "The project will require about 300 acres, it will take some land from the green belt as well as private land. The cost of land acquisition alone stands at Rs 300 crore to Rs 500 crore."

The entire project could escalate to much more. Because the project cuts through Peripheral Ring Road, the expressway can be linked onto the NH-7.

Apparently plans are afoot to develop the area commercially and have malls and shopping centres so as to decongest the roads into the city.

http://www.projectsmonitor.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=12006&secid=41

Expressway to ease traffic snarls

PM News Bureau

BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

An expressway will be laid from Outer Ring Road to Devanahalli to handle traffic snarls likely to come up with the development of Bangalore International Airport.
The decision was taken by an empowered committee on infrastructure. The expressway will be a link road between the airport and the city. The alignment for the expressway has been identified, which will start from Nagavara at Outer Ring Road to Devanahalli running through Peripheral Ring Road.
The expressway will be a four lane, 30 km access-controlled road, with a width of 100 metres. It will be developed by the Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority. About 300 acres will be acquired at an estimated cost between Rs 300 crore and Rs 500 crore. Since the expressway runs through Peripheral Ring Road, it will be linked to NH-7.

[21 August 2006]

don't know if this has been posted before

new updated pictures:

http://www.bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=leftnavigation&ses=bial

http://timesnow.tv/articleshow/1941675.cms

Bangalore Airport: Size does matter
Thursday, August 31, 2006 06:53:30 am

Cabinet’s move to redesign Bangalore airport might cause further delays
The current Bangalore airport is too crowded and congested and way too small for India's silicon capital. But there might be more bad news for frequent fliers to and from Bangalore.

The much awaited new Bangalore airport at Devanahalli, conceived a dozen years earlier might be too small once it’s built.

Numbers speak for themselves
▪ The airport planned for 8.4 million passengers in 2020. There might be as many by 2010.
▪ The new airport plans for 41,000 aircraft landing and take offs every year by 2010. However, according to estimates, the number could be as high as 106,000.

Cabinet’s up to some amends

▪ The size of the airport once 4,300 acres could be almost twice that size
▪ The apron area, conceived for holding 18 planes will be enlarged for 36 planes of Boeing-737 size
▪ The cost too will go up from Rs 1,411 cr to Rs 1,930 cr

But even as the Cabinet tries to keep up with the explosion of air traffic, recommending the redesign of the Bangalore airport, there fears that this might delay the much needed project.

http://timesnow.tv/articleshow/1941675.cms

Bangalore Airport: Size does matter
Thursday, August 31, 2006 06:53:30 am

Cabinet’s move to redesign Bangalore airport might cause further delays
The current Bangalore airport is too crowded and congested and way too small for India's silicon capital. But there might be more bad news for frequent fliers to and from Bangalore.

The much awaited new Bangalore airport at Devanahalli, conceived a dozen years earlier might be too small once it’s built.

Numbers speak for themselves
▪ The airport planned for 8.4 million passengers in 2020. There might be as many by 2010.
▪ The new airport plans for 41,000 aircraft landing and take offs every year by 2010. However, according to estimates, the number could be as high as 106,000.

Cabinet’s up to some amends

▪ The size of the airport once 4,300 acres could be almost twice that size
▪ The apron area, conceived for holding 18 planes will be enlarged for 36 planes of Boeing-737 size
▪ The cost too will go up from Rs 1,411 cr to Rs 1,930 cr

But even as the Cabinet tries to keep up with the explosion of air traffic, recommending the redesign of the Bangalore airport, there fears that this might delay the much needed project.

The structure is already up.How are the going increase the size of the terminal??? :?

From BIAL website:

BIAL is working on a redesign of the Bangalore International Airport project. The redesign will see an increase in the size of the terminal, number of aircraft stands, new taxiway layouts and landside infrastructure. However, the redesign will be incorporated into the present project schedule as BIAL is committed to opening the new Bangalore International Airport in April 2008.


As the airport is using Siemen's modular design, the additional infrastructure can be incorporated without any effect on the current buildings. As the deadline is hard and the HIAL is its competitor, I guess the additional construction too will be on track.

It seems a bit odd that they did not foresee a need for greater capacity in the first place.

Are there any Google earth pictures of the BIAL site?

BIAL's a perfect example of how our Governments think ten years behind the rest of the country.

Govt-BIAL to re-design Devanahalli airport (http://www.financialexpress.com/latest_full_story.php?content_id=139697)

The government would sign two agreements with Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), the joint venture firm developing the new airport at Devanahalli, to modify the concession agreement to factor in changes in the project design.

The projected cost, taking into account the redesigning of the project, would go up from Rs 1,411.79 crore to Rs 1,930.29 crore--a hike of Rs 518.5 crore which would be funded through additional debt.

The additional amount would be funded by BIAL through loans and advances received from third-party service providers like those to be involved in cargo handling or jet fuel supplies and not through additional equity or state support.

Of this additional amount, Rs 450 crore would be taken from lenders and Rs 68.5 crore from the service providers.

Following this, the debt-equity ratio would rise from 2.25:1 to 3.63:1, the spokesperson said.

After re-designing the project, the airport would be able to handle air traffic projected for 2020 ten years earlier, official sources said.

New design for airport okayed
[ 7 Sep, 2006 2328hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]

BANGALORE/NEW DELHI: Two months after the construction work at redesigned portions of the Bangalore international airport began, the Union cabinet formally endorsed the changes on Thursday.

The project — redesigned at the behest of Union civil aviation minister Praful Patel — will now be able to accommodate 11.4-million passengers annually in the sprawling 7-acre terminal.

The projected traffic is 8.4 million by 2010. The Union cabinet also approved amendments to the concession agreement with BIAL, allowing the joint venture firm to re-design the airport.

As against the initial forecast of 41,000 aircraft movements per year in 2010, the latest projection has increased it to 1, 06,000...

The projected cost after redesign goes up from Rs 1,411.79 crore to Rs 1,930.29 crore.

Under the new design, the total built-up area for the passenger terminal building would be increased to 71,000 sq metre as against 55,850 sq metre.

huge increase in projections and def much needed increase in terminal accommodation capacity.

My Showcase thread now has an Update on Bangalore's New International Airport (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=389994&page=7&pp=20)

Ranging from Model Pics
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2869/dsc04496ur2.jpg

To construction pics
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8938/dsc04472xp9.jpg

So be sure to Check it out (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=389994&page=7&pp=20)

Will there by separate up/down roadways for departing and arriving pax? Knowing our trouble with airport traffic mgmt, I can only hope that this feature is a given.

Thanks in advance for the info.

Will there by separate up/down roadways for departing and arriving pax? Knowing our trouble with airport traffic mgmt, I can only hope that this feature is a given.

Thanks in advance for the info.

I think there is some discussion on this in the Bangalore thread by magestom in the showcase gallery.

http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep152006/state203812006914.asp

By Sangeetha Chengappa DH News Service Bangalore:

Bangalore International Airports Ltd (BIAL) has shortlisted bidders for various retail stores in the new international airport and held its first tender briefing for them on Thursday.

Five parties have been shortlisted under each of the proposed retail packages and only one of them will be finally selected in the last week of October, to put up their store.

Majority of the shortlisted bidders are foreign companies or proposed joint ventures and have been selected for retail packages under the following categories.

They include Duty Free retail package, Domestic retail package, F&B retail package I, F&B retail package 2, F&B retail package 3. (See Table).

In the Duty Free package, the proposed joint venture between a private Indian company and $900 million Arianta, has been left out.

The government-owned, Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), which is currently contributing $35 million to Airport Authority of India’s total duty free revenue of $56 million, has also been left out of the shortlisted companies.

A source involved in the bid who did not wish to be identified said “Arianta and ITDC could probably have been the most aggressive financial bidders, but were out of the race even before it began at the pre-bid stage. The reasons for the exclusion are inexplicable.”

Shortlisted companies for retail packages

Duty Free Retail Package

* Nuance Group & Shopper's stop

* DFS Group

* Dufry Group

* Alpha Airports Group

* Gebr Heinemann & Oberoi Group

Domestic Retail Package

* Nuance Group & Shopper's Stop

* Dufry Group

* Pantaloons

F&B Retail Package 1:

Arrival and check-in.

*Nuance Group & Shoppers Stop

* HMS host

* SSP International & RKHS

* Global franchise Architects

* Cafe coffee Day

F &B Retail Package 2:

Domestic Departure

* Nuance Group & Shopper's Stop

* HMS Host

* SSP International & RKHS

* Oberoi Group

* Skygourmet

F &B Retail Package 3:

International departures

* Nuance Group & Shopper’s Stop

* HMS Host

* SSP International & RKHS

* Oberoi Group

* Alpha Airports Group

Hmmm...no MCDS or a pizza joint!?

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/6340/cargozd7.jpg

One of the two cargo complexes west of the airport terminal, 2 level building capable of handling 120000 tons per annum.

That's quite a spiffy cargo terminal

Survey for airport expressway soon (http://business-standard.com/economy/storypage.php?tab=r&autono=262890&subLeft=1&leftnm=3)

The Karnataka government will launch the survey work for the proposed 16 kilometre-long expressway connecting the city and the new international airport coming up at Devanahalli.

The Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) will be entrusted with the task of the survey.

Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, who chaired the BMRDA meeting here on Wednesday, told reporters later that the BMRDA will launch the survey within two weeks.

"The BMRDA will also prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the expressway. We intend to commence work at the earliest. The expressway will be ready by 2008 to synchronise with the commencement of the airport operations," he added.

The eight-lane expressway will be dedicated for the exclusive use of flight commuters. The expressway will start at the Hennur-Challakere junction on the Outer Ring Road (North Bangalore). A dedicated railway line along the same route has been proposed by the government for which the DPR is being prepared.

The BMRDA also approved the survey work for Satellite Town Ring Road (285 kms), Satellite Town Inner Ring Road (185 kms) and 39 roads under the Bangalore Metropolitan Region, all at a combined cost of Rs 684 crore.

Beeeeengaaaaaaaaaaluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bangalore latest Indian city to dump English name (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-10-25-bangalore_x.htm)

The Indian state of Karnataka plans to announce Nov. 1 that its state capital will become Bengaluru, the city's name in Kannada, the local language.


So why doesn't India change its name to Bharat and get it over with?

Bengaluru International Airport.

Get used to it. haa.

Beeeeengaaaaaaaaaaluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bangalore latest Indian city to dump English name (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-10-25-bangalore_x.htm)



So why doesn't India change its name to Bharat and get it over with?

Now a "Hindi" name for country, that would be a disaster. Still I say, do it!

Now a "Hindi" name for country, that would be a disaster. Still I say, do it!


why would that be a disaster? ofcourse, India already has a Sanskrit name. no need for a new hindi name.

why would that be a disaster? ofcourse, India already has a Sanskrit name. no need for a new hindi name.

Sanskrit name? You mean Bharatvarsh? As I know, Bharat is a hindi word.

Bharat is not Hindi. it is sanskrit. you see Bharatvarsh sometimes reffered to just as Bharat on several occassions in the Puranas and the epics.

Construction progress update for October 2006


The Terminal building
At the Terminal Building, approximately 18% of the roof elements are completed. The first pre-cast roof element weighing 120 tons was placed on the primary roof beam of the terminal building.

Concreting of the ground floor slab, the first floor slab and the columns above ground floor continued to progress. Masonry and plastering works continued to progress in the ground and the first floor. Plumbing and sanitation works continued in the basement.

Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block
At the ATC tower, concerting of the shaft continued. The current height of the ATC tower is 52 meters out of the total height of 65 meters which includes the top cabin. Finishing works including installation of the electrical conduits within the building continued to progress.


Runway, apron and taxiway
At the runway, laying of the base layer (wet mix macadam) on which the black top paving is laid continued to progress.

At the Taxiway, laying of the base layer (wet mix macadam) on which the black top paving is laid continued to progress. Earthworks for the rapid exits commenced.

At the Apron area, laying of the dry lean concrete (base concrete layer) and the earthworks for the additional apron works commenced.


Other development works included

* Civil works for other buildings such as ground support building, the fire fighting building and the air-conditioning building continued.
* The structural concreting works for the sewage treatment plant commenced.

* Erection of the 66kv switchyard is nearing completion.
* Civil works for the main power house building continued.

* Earthworks and pavement works for the main access road, the secondary access roads continued.
* Manufacturing of the passenger boarding bridges, equipment for the Baggage Handling System, Inline Hold Baggage Screen, the X–Ray, Public Address system (PA), Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Equipment, CCTV, Fire Alarm System, Access Controlled System and Burglar Alarm System continued.
* Manufacturing of the elevators and escalators for the Terminal Building continued.

some construction pics...

http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n1big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n2big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n3big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n4big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n5big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n6big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n7big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n8big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n10big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n11big.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//pic_n12big.jpg

great updates. work seems to be on full swing!!!

I've started a BIAL site on the main aviation forum. Feel free to partake in postings.

If somebody wants, we can also start the HIAL thread over there.

I've started a BIAL site on the main aviation forum. Feel free to partake in postings.

If somebody wants, we can also start the HIAL thread over there.



good idea. i think we should start the HIAL thread too.

Are they keeping those floors? Looks nice and traditional with those drawings

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Aha kollams... they look cool :)

yeah it all looks cool.
But heres a thing. The taxiway sign is hand painted, by a bloke without a straight edge.Makes you wonder.
You would 've thought that with all that work going on, there'd be someone who could do a computer graphic for that, & someone to plasticise it.India is so strange sometimes.

yeah it all looks cool.
But heres a thing. The taxiway sign is hand painted, by a bloke without a straight edge.Makes you wonder.
You would 've thought that with all that work going on, there'd be someone who could do a computer graphic for that, & someone to plasticise it.India is so strange sometimes.

It's temporary art work and was not in the BIAL budget. After the construction is over they may auction off these hand painted signs on ebay for aviation and signage enthusiasts. The money thus collected will be used to buy proper signage for phase II work.

ROFL... :rofl:

It's temporary art work and was not in the BIAL budget. After the construction is over they may auction off these hand painted signs on ebay for aviation and signage enthusiasts. The money thus collected will be used to buy proper signage for phase II work.

:) :) :)
brilliant
irie ites

I came across this website while searching for the new airport. I dont know how updated it is though.

http://www.biaapa.in/

Pretty interesting site.

Updates from the airport...
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The Terminal building
At the terminal building work is progressing as per schedule and has already reached roof level in some parts. Approximately 23 % of the roof elements are completed. Concreting of the ground floor slab, the first floor slab and the columns above ground floor continued to progress. Masonry works and plastering works continued to progress in the ground and the first floor. Plumbing and sanitation works continued in the basement. Installation of the cable trays are in progress in the basement.


Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block
Construction work at the ATC tower and other auxiliary buildings is nearing completion. Finishing works like flooring, fixtures (doors & windows) installation continued in the ATC block. Installation works for the various services like electrical, fire fighting, plumbing and sanitation are in progress.


Runway, apron and taxiway
The runway will have a length of 4000 meters and a width of 45 meters. At present, the base pavement layer is work under progress.

At the Taxiway, laying of the base pavement layer (granular sub base) continued to progress. Earthworks for the rapid exits are continuing.

At the Apron area, laying of the final top pavement quality concrete layer commenced.

Construction of a four-lane approach road is progressing well. This road, will also link the other airport support facilities


Other development works included

Manufacturing/procurement of the various special airport system equipment like the flight information display system (FIDS), common user terminal equipment (CUTE), public address (PA) system, fire alarm system, access control system, master control system, X-Ray system is completed. Manufacturing of the passenger boarding bridges and equipment for the baggage handling system are nearing completion.
Manufacturing of the elevators and escalators for the buildings are nearing completion.
The four 1500 KVA diesel generators were installed in the power house north building. The high tension (HT) electrical panels installation within the building is in progress.
Civil works for other buildings such as ground support building, the fire fighting building and the AC (air-conditioning) building continued.
The construction of the raw water tank, the potable water and the booster pump houses continued.
The structural concreting works for the sewage treatment plant commenced and continued.
Erection of the 66kv switchyard is nearing completion. Civil works for the main power house building continued.
The laying of the pavement layer for the main access road commenced.


http://www.bialairport.com

Probably the first aerial shot of new airport in Bangalore!

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Probably the first aerial shot of new airport in Bangalore!



Great stuff!

:)

Plan of new airport expressway.... but i wonder how people from city can get to this?


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BlrBird,

did you read yesterday's TOI?
going by history this one seems a non starter.

Byappanahalli to BIAL train is going to be the only sustainable solution.
That will prolly pan out by 2015.
Hopefully, the train will have stops around Hosur Rd and hebbal area.

What is this road?

photo copyright sandip debnath

If anybody wonders, despite its traffic and road problem, this scene is just a contradiction, then I must say, you need to go a little out of the city.. Yes, Davenhalli International Airport..

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45% work over at new Bangalore airport
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/45-work-over-at-new-bangalore-airport/29494-7.html

India's largest greenfield airport will become operational in Bangalore's Devanahalli area in just about a year's time.

According to sources in the Bangalore International Airport Limited, about 45 per cent of the work on the international airport has already been completed and work was progressing as per schedule at the terminal building since the work started 17 months ago.

Situated just about 35 km from Bangalore, this is going to be the largest greenfield airport in the country. Construction works of some of the buildings have already reached the roof level in some portions. Approximately, 23 per cent of the roof elements had been completed.

The BIAL authorities are confident that the airport would begin commercial operation in April 2008.

The airport will have a 4,000-metre-long and 45-metre-wide runway and work was progressing rapidly on this stretch. Asphalting work on the runway and laying of final top pavement quality concrete had commenced in the apron area. Construction work at the Air Traffic Control tower and other auxiliary buildings was nearing completion. All services works had commenced in the auxiliary buildings, he added.

On the manufacturing front, Mr Brunner said part of the passenger boarding bridges and the equipment for baggage handling was nearing completion, while other works such as manufacturing of the central air conditioning equipment, apron flood light masts and fixture of electrical poles for urban lighting continued to progress.

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looks good to me.

thanks ramkan.
i was dissapointed with the angles of the images they chose to publicize this month.
like the two pics of terminal from inside are like ones they use for spot the difference types of oics. ;)

Do you guys really think BIAL & HIAL will be fully functional with all features(world class as claimed) on Day One.

Typically once the structure is complete, it takes about 9 months to make it operational ready, and three months for test runs.

I hate to see them open with basic airport operations and not be ready with all the sytems. The last thing i want to see is some one writing baggage carousel numbers and flight timings with a piece of chalk on a black board or passengers begging for flight information.

This is precisely what i observed at DIAL last week, even six months after take over by GMR. May be at DIAL old habits die hard. I did not find a single GMR soul to file my complaint. Neither their website "suggestions, complaints" page works.

Hopefully these two greenfield projects bring best work culture thats required for service industry like airports.

Do you guys really think BIAL & HIAL will be fully functional with all features(world class as claimed) on Day One.

Typically once the structure is complete, it takes about 9 months to make it operational ready, and three months for test runs.

I hate to see them open with basic airport operations and not be ready with all the sytems. The last thing i want to see is some one writing baggage carousel numbers and flight timings with a piece of chalk on a black board or passengers begging for flight information.

This is precisely what i observed at DIAL last week, even six months after take over by GMR. May be at DIAL old habits die hard. I did not find a single GMR soul to file my complaint. Neither their website "suggestions, complaints" page works.

Hopefully these two greenfield projects bring best work culture thats required for service industry like airports.


Ramkan,
I donot claim to have any deep knowledge regarding this. But I was thinking about the very same thing sometime back.

anywho, as far as BIAL is concerned, Seimens is the partner with air transport expertise, and really what they have proposed for BIAL is their modular airport design with prolly some changes. They have modules for various functions such as passenger, baggage, security, communications etc.
Check this website to get an idea of what BIAL is likely to get (http://www.industry.siemens.com/Airports/en/)

Here is list of airports that have implemented these service. (ofcourse, some of these might be custom designs (http://www.industry.siemens.com/Airports/en/about_us/references.htm)
While all these have only a few of their components components, BIAL might be the place where they test and implement all their systems in one place.

So at the very least, i think internally BIAL might start working from day 1. But will connect with the main network, i dunno.

How are services going to be transferred from HAL to BIAL? How does the transition take place?? As of now, there are ~3mos in '08 scheduled for testing. What happens during this period? And what are the components that are tested?
Will the transition be gradual over this period of time or does it all happen one fine day? Will there be a period where both HAL and BIAL ATC will be tracking aircrafts? How do you check if your information systems, logistics, security systems are all go? fascinating stuff these systems types problems.

[QUOTE=ramkan;11278558]Do you guys really think BIAL & HIAL will be fully functional with all features(world class as claimed) on Day One. Typically once the structure is complete, it takes about 9 months to make it operational ready, and three months for test runs.

Ramkan,

It would be wishful thinking if we expect things to go 100% right from day one. With modern designs, we need modern procedural implementation too and that comes at a very basic, human level.

Unfortunately, with all the hoola hoopla of new designs of the airports built in this decade, there seems to be no word of how the private consortia plan to implement services at the new a/ports.

I will cite international examples from experience - Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok (it's come to a shameful realisation in the last few weeks that quite a lot of things need improvement). HK's Chek Lap Kok airport which was slated to be world's best airport from day one, had one of the most well rehearsed mock-ups prior to opening. (I had participated in being one of the mock passengers and we were taken thru mock check-ins, mock immigration, mock customs, mock air-side queing). All seemed to go well in the mock ups with each department and each service doing exceptionally well in the pre-opening stages.

But on D-day (opening day), all hell broke loose with baggage loss, flight delays and a huge commotion in all spoke and wheel services of the airport. There was utter confusion that lasted quite many days.

You also had Mumbai Domestic terminal having, if not similar problems; then of lesser degree, after they opened it to the public after cosmetic changes in the exterior and interior.

All projects of such magnitude have a learning curve and it all depends on how steep and long (or short) the learning curve is. I personally feel all these new a/ports will have a long curve from zero hour to apex operability !

Hypothetical summary? Expect ! As passengers, do foresee delays, system crashes, confusion, apathy and chaos - in spite of the sparkling new structures.

Amen
p2p4

deleted. double post.

aha somebody in the know of these things.

so, @ Chek Lap Kok full flight schedule was implemented from day one itself?
do you by any chance know how the ATC was tested?

does familiarity of geometry of airfield help pilots and the controllers?
(i would imagine flight paths in and out of airfield will have to recalculated. are manual calculations or automated?)

according to the website i posted seimens handles baggage for Chek Lap Kok.
hehe. that puts paid to their baggage modules. :)

from the services point of view, i would imagine it will take time for personnel to get familiarized with the lay of the land themselves.

that brings me to the question, who will man the new airport? AAI people from HAL?

tia
vadi

ps:
and i have been thinking about your other point regarding separation of arrivals and departures. i now have my doubts. it might not work not unless they take to manning traffic heavily.

Good progress.

It is queit intersting.. here are my thoughts about both airports.

The differentiator b/w HIAL and BIAL would be defently the quality of the airport operations. No doubt HIAL has good architecture in comparison with BIAL. But BIAL will score over HIAL in its service and operation efficiency. But the BIAL management and partners has good and long experience in running successfully major aviation hub like Zurich. This clearly evident in their manner in which they have negoiated with GOK and GOI in concession agreement. In recent days if you have noticed the to be airport oeprator has gone through meticulous selction of the service partners. Clearly the process and methodology adopted by the BIAL management has become template for other airport operators.
Regarding transition of services from old HAL airport to new airport, this will be done through operation & readiness and airport transfer (ORAT) consultants. For BIAL this will be done by its one of the promoter, Siemens. Siemens has vast experience in ORAT has successfully executed sevral transfers. Normally this will be done over the period (~ 3 months) and there will be a cut of date and time for airlines to start operation from new airport. What is intersting will be most of international flights from India (BLR) will be in midnight. If the cut of time is april 2, 2008 00.00 hrs, then you can expect confusion interms which airport to check in and where to go. Defently there is large responsibility on both the airport operator and airlines to ensure operations are smooth.
There was question in the this thread about AAI staff in old HAL airport; as per concession agreement, BIAL does not have any binding and may not retain them. Eventually they might get transfered to other airports by Civil aivation ministry. But BIAL might look for "creamy" layer in AAI to join them.

It is intersting to see the amount of interest among the Netizens on important infrastructure like HIAL and BIAL. Defenetly both airports will change the perceptions of about Indian airports from foriegn tourists.

Welcome and thank you for your inputs.

Regarding the transfer issue, you mentioned that it will be done over a period of ~ 3 mos.
Does this include the scheduled 3 months for testing or is it an additional 3 months after the testing period? i.e., does this mean that BIAL will handle its first passengers during the testing period?

Can you comment on a few issues that have been nagging the forumers here for a while?
#1. According to the BIAL virtual tours we have seen, the passengers arrive at the lower level, then take an elevator to the upper level only to descend back to the lower level for baggage claim. Many here feel that this flow is unnatural and can lead to bottle necks especially at the elevators.

#2. On the landside, BIAL has arrival and departure traffic at the same level and hence there is no segregation of incoming and outgoing traffic. Is this an appropriate design from the point of traffic congestion outside the terminal? Is BIAL going to use horizontal separation instead as is done at terminal 4 at JFK? Considering the expected traffic from travelers and visitors is this a sufficient design?

#3. Can you clarify the width of the main access road? Also will the airport city share this road for approach to the highway with the airport passenger, cargo and logistics traffic?

thanks.

The differentiator b/w HIAL and BIAL would be defently the quality of the airport operations. No doubt HIAL has good architecture in comparison with BIAL. But BIAL will score over HIAL in its service and operation efficiency.
could you please elaborate on this...

But the BIAL management and partners has good and long experience in running successfully major aviation hub like Zurich. doesn't HIAL's Malasian partner equally experienced...

In recent days if you have noticed the to be airport oeprator has gone through meticulous selction of the service partners. I thought, HIAL has been doing a similar exercise ...

Regarding transition of services from old HAL airport to new airport, this will be done through operation & readiness and airport transfer (ORAT) consultants. For BIAL this will be done by its one of the promoter, Siemens. Siemens has vast experience in ORAT has successfully executed sevral transfers. does it mean HIAL's consultant doesn't have enough experience in such operation...

If the cut of time is april 2, 2008 00.00 hrs, then you can expect confusion interms which airport to check in and where to go. Defently there is large responsibility on both the airport operator and airlines to ensure operations are smooth.isn't it true with most other airports which underwent a similar transition...
honestly, I did not understand how you justify your conclusion in the first statement(s).
Would like to learn more...

Here is some related info about transition ...
GMR teams up with Munich Airport Source: Economic Times (http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/793833.cms) HYDERABAD: On March 1, 2008, the new international airport at Shamshabad will take over as the gateway to Hyderabad from the old airport at Begumpet.

Handholding the seamless transition will be Munich Airport International (MAI), leading authority on Operational Readiness & Airport Transfer (ORAT) for new airports. GMR Hyderabad International Airport has signed a deal with MAI from the August 2006-May 2008 period, Andrew Harrison, head-airport operations, GHIAL said.

MAI has been the ORAT consultant for most prestigious projects like Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok, New Athens International Airport and the KL International Airport of Malaysia. hat it really means is that, on D-Day, all flights landing in Hyderabad before midnight will land at Begumpet and those coming in after midnight will land at Shamshabad.

Also, take-offs before midnight will be from Begumpet and those after 12 am will be from Shamshabad. “Airline operators will also make minor adjustments in the timings to facilitate the transfer,” he said.

“Irrespective of the volume of traffic in different airports, the effort required for shifting an airport will be the same,” asserted Mr Harrison. With the date of shifting fixed, March 1, 2008, MAI will work back-wards on the schedule of transfer process. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), the airport staff and airline companies will also work with MAI in the transition process.

The entire process of transfer will begin with planning, design and construction of amenities followed by testing, trial runs and the actual relocation of people and resources before the new airport starts functioning. Broadly, shifting of the airports requires the movement of equipment for aviation, security, cargo, IT systems, administration and human resources.

“There are different ways of undertaking the transfer process. We have chosen the most optimum and resource-saving method of airport transfer,” Mr Harrison elaborated.

take it easy, y'all......both the airports have committed builders, consultants, and tie-ups with vastly experience operators from all over the world......let's wait for 2008...

babji:
I did'nt mean HIAL partners are not experienced. But in comparison with the BIAL partners; BIAL patners have more experience and certianly has edge in managing airport operations. Any how lets wait and see in 2008.

Vadi:
As per the plan, the trail operations will begin from Oct 2007 and is expected to last for 6 months (till march 31st). So, the last 3 months of the trail operation will be period where airlines and ATC will draw-up a plan for transfering from old airport. During the test period, there will be dry run of all the services (including emergency serviecs). I don't think there will be involvement any "actual passengers" during the test period.

About the access road, as per the specifications and visit to the site; it looks like it will be 4 lane (capacity to expand to 6 lanes) from the NH 7 and proposed expressway. May be 45-50 mts of right of way.

are there any renders of the terminal? the facade?

But the BIAL management and partners has good and long experience in running successfully major aviation hub like Zurich.
I hope your are being sarcastic here, ZRH is the worst hub/airport in the whole of EU in its class! Guess who runs that airport, none other than who will be running BIAL :ohno:

This clearly evident in their manner in which they have negoiated with GOK and GOI in concession agreement.
Yeah, if people think getting shot self is good :bash:

#2. On the landside, BIAL has arrival and departure traffic at the same level and hence there is no segregation of incoming and outgoing traffic. Is this an appropriate design from the point of traffic congestion outside the terminal?

No, this design is used only when building small airports or want to save money on construction(in BIAL case i assume its just being cheap or could be a european thing!) This is an obosolete design and aiports that were built using this back in 70s or 80s have had to revisit and renovate their terminals separating arrivals and departures at different levels.


Is BIAL going to use horizontal separation instead as is done at terminal 4 at JFK? Considering the expected traffic from travelers and visitors is this a sufficient design?

Single word NADA(No). I guess this is what happens when you dont have a regulatory authority to look into, I am still surprised how did AAI which is part of the consortia accepted this idea! So expect to see people and cars all over the place criss crossing each other to pick up or drop off.


#3. Can you clarify the width of the main access road? Also will the airport city share this road for approach to the highway with the airport passenger, cargo and logistics traffic?
thanks.
I dont know the actual width of the main access road, but it is going to be 2 lane road in each direction (totally 4 lanes). Another secondary access will be built but expect everyone (mostly) to use this road.

folks thanks for the clarification.

Delhi Metro comes to Bangalore’s aid again
From B S Arun
DH News Service New Delhi:
After helping out Bangalore Metro, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has come to the aid of the Karnataka capital again...

After helping out Bangalore Metro, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has come to the aid of the Karnataka capital again.

The DMRC, known for its efficiency and punctuality, will prepare the feasibility as well as detailed project report (DPR) for a high-speed rail corridor (HSRC) from the upcoming international airport to the City centre.

The DMRC, which prepared the DPR for the 33-km Phase I of Bangalore Metro in partnership with RITES in 2003, agreed for the HSRC study at a meeting held in Bangalore on January 22 in which DMRC MD E Sreedharan was present.

During the discussion which was chaired by Karnataka Chief Secretary P B Mahishi, the DMRC was asked to carry out the two reports for which the boss of Delhi’s world class Metro agreed.

The meeting came after Karnataka Infrastructure Secretary V P Baligar held a meeting with the “Metro Man” in Delhi.

Official sources told Deccan Herald here that the Karnataka government has left it to the DMRC to suggest the City centre from where the HSRC originates. It is likely that the City side of the station will have world class state-of-the-art features of a station connecting the international airport should have.

DMRC, which has just been given the go-ahead for the new Delhi international airport-Connaught Place (heart of Delhi) line in the capital, is likely to study the system such as in London for the DPR.

Thus, the Bangalore City-Airport Metro will boast of several world class features — such as you can check in when you enter the metro station itself and not at the airport — as is done in London subways.

Expressway

These sources said the state government was working out different alternatives to connect the airport with the city which include a high-speed road corridor as well. When taken up, the rail corridor will be completed in three years after all clearances are available, while the road corridor will take two years for completion after the clearances.

While Mr Sreedharan was not available for comment, official sources said the organisation would shortly inform the state government on the cost involved in preparing the feasibility report and the DPR.

Besides these two connectivity projects, the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) has already been entrusted with the task of constructing the expressway connecting the airport to the city.

According to the BMRDA proposal, the expressway starts at the Hennur-Challakere stretch on the Outer Ring Road covering areas like Bagalur and then connecting the airport through the National Highway.

As for constructing the approachway from the NH to the airport — a five-km stretch — it will be taken up by the BIAL itself. BIAL CEO

Albert Brunner, who met senior officials of the civil aviation ministry in this connection here recently, told Deccan Herald:

“The approach road will be developed by BIAL, parallel to the runway, linking the NH to the terminal complex.

This road, primarily serving the passenger terminal, will also cater to the airport’s other needs.”

The Bangalore international airport is likely to be used by 8.5 million passengers and load 2.3 lakh tonnes of cargo annually by 2010.

BIAL seeks tax cuts for airport from govt
DH News Service Bangalore:
The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the builders’ consortium from the international airport at Devanahalli, on Wednesday sought exemption from Special Entry Tax (SET) on the airport in its first two years of operation.

Talking to reporters after meeting a BIAL team headed by Chief Executive Officer Albert Brunner on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said a decision in this regard would be taken soon. The entry tax is reported to run close to Rs 40 crore.

“BIAL wants the State Government to defer the entry tax for the first two years as the SET was not part of the agreement on airport when it was signed,” Yediyurappa said.

The DyCM, however, said the exemption should not be an issue considering BIAL has already earmarked a contingency fund of Rs 77 crore for the Rs 1,930-crore airport.

BIAL is set to complete work on the airport by December this year, Mr Yediyurappa said. The consortium will utilise the subsequent three months for trial runs and testing, before the greenfield airport opens to commercial operations in April 2008.

Delhi Metro comes to Bangalore’s aid again
From B S Arun DH News Service New Delhi:

The DMRC, known for its efficiency and punctuality, will prepare the feasibility as well as detailed project report (DPR) for a high-speed rail corridor (HSRC) from the upcoming international airport to the City centre.

Thus, the Bangalore City-Airport Metro will boast of several world class features — such as you can check in when you enter the metro station itself and not at the airport — as is done in London subways.

Expressway

...Besides these two connectivity projects, the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) has already been entrusted with the task of constructing the expressway connecting the airport to the city.

Thats cool!

From BIAL website

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Construction progress update as on January 2007



The Terminal building
At the terminal building work is progressing as per schedule, and we have covered almost half of the roof levels. The installation of roof glazing has commenced. The laying of the granite flooring in the fist floor has commenced. The concreting of the first floor slab and the columns above ground floor continued. At the basement , the ground floor and the first floor, installation of the various service pipelines like the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning ducts, the fire fighting, plumbing and sanitation continued to progress. The installation of the cable trays in the ground floor and at the first floor is in progress.


Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block
The construction work of the top cabin at the ATC tower is in progress. At the technical block, finishing works like flooring, installation of fixtures (doors & windows) is in progress. Other installation works such as electrical, fire fighting, plumbing and sanitation is in progress in the technical block.


Runway, apron and taxiway
The runway will have a length of 4000 meters and a width of 45 meters. At present, the main asphalt layer work is under progress. The preparatory works for the installation of the airfield lights and the transformers is in progress.

At the taxiway, laying of the base pavement layer continued to progress.

At the apron area, laying of the final top pavement quality concrete layer continued to progress.

The construction of a four-lane approach road is progressing well. This road will also link the other airport support facilities such as the airport hotel, cargo warehouse and future airport city.


Other development works included

Civil works for other buildings such as ground support equipment building, the Air Rescue and fire fighting building and the AC (air-conditioning) building continues.
The works at the north power house, the main power house and the mechanical maintenance building is in progress.
The structural concreting works for the sewage treatment plant continues.
Erection of the 66kv at the switchyard is nearing completion.
Work on laying the extensive water pipeline network within the airport area has commenced.
Laying of the external water pipeline network within the airport premises is continuing. The earthworks for the electrical trenches within the airport premises are in progress.
Manufacturing of the elevators and escalators for the terminal building is nearing completion.
Manufacturing of the building management system & illumination system equipment continues.
Parts of the baggage handling system are in transit. Manufacturing of the passenger boarding bridges and equipment for the baggage handling system is nearing completio
Concessionaire construction update:
At the fuel farm, the foundation works for the fuel tanks are in progress. Additionally, IndianOil Skytanking has now started construction of their main administration building.
Further more, the foundation stone laying at the cargo warehouse by Air India SATS and the flight catering facility by Taj SATS marked the commencement for concessionaire infrastructure facility at the greenfield airport.

thanks bgman.

pics are up too. www.bialairport.com (http://www.bialairport.com)

Thanks for the up-date!

This is going to be a great Airport.

See their web-site as above, you will be amazed.

wow, its taking shape fast. Looks like it is ahead of HIAL at this point.
http://bialairport.com/img/pictures//jan07_Terminal%20Building.jpg

No, this design is used only when building small airports or want to save money on construction(in BIAL case i assume its just being cheap or could be a european thing!) This is an obosolete design and aiports that were built using this back in 70s or 80s have had to revisit and renovate their terminals separating arrivals and departures at different levels.


Single word NADA(No). I guess this is what happens when you dont have a regulatory authority to look into, I am still surprised how did AAI which is part of the consortia accepted this idea! So expect to see people and cars all over the place criss crossing each other to pick up or drop off.


I dont know the actual width of the main access road, but it is going to be 2 lane road in each direction (totally 4 lanes). Another secondary access will be built but expect everyone (mostly) to use this road.

Tata Changi better?
With the formation of the new Tata-Changi airport development group pursuing greenfield airports and airport modernisation projects in India, does anyone think Banaglore has missed out on a better opportunity than this Siemens consortium?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/1653883.cms

Quote:
Changi Airport forms alliance with Tata GroupAdd to Clippings

AGENCIES[ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 11:58:08 PM]
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Changi Airports International said on Wednesday that it has formed a strategic alliance with India's Tata Group to invest in, develop and manage airports in India.

The companies will establish a joint venture firm that will bid for the Chennai and Kolkata airports which are being privatised by the Indian government, Changi Airports said in a statement.

"Privatisation programmes for both airports are expected to be formally announced some time later this year," the statement said, adding that the joint venture will also look for investments in other Indian airports.

Chennai Airport handled 6.77 million passengers last year and is the third busiest airport in India. The Kolkata Airport is the country's fifth busiest, with annual passenger traffic of 4.4 million, the Changi statement said. Under the memorandum of understanding, Tata Group will have a 51 percent stake in the joint venture, while Changi Airports will hold 49 percent.

Changi Airports chief executive Chow Kok Fong said the Indian aviation market "is likely to see sustained economic development approaching double digits, a proof that the momentum for growth is truly awesome." Changi Airports is wholly owned by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, which operates Singapore's Changi Airport.

Last month, Changi Airports announced it has acquired a 29 percent stake in Nanjing Lukou International Airport, the largest airport in China's Jiangsu province, for 138 million US dollars.

Elsewhere in China, the company is also providing consultancy services to the airports in Chengdu and Qingdao.

Changi Airports is currently operating the existing airport in Abu Dhabi and is expected to take over the running of the New Terminal 1 of the Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow from April 1 this year.

This is a highly formidable combination with the countires most visisble industrial house and what's largely regarded as one of the worlds best if no the best airport in the world taking up airport projects in the country.Any new airports developed by this group would pose a serious threat to Bangalore as an airhub.

I think this is the problem with being the first airports to be developed in this new wave of airport privatization in Inida. Everyone who develops an airport after you can learn from your experience , mistakes etc to make their aiport better. The same goes for Hyderbad which is being developed almost simultaneously. New greenfield airports in Mumbai and Kolkata and possibly even Chennai will seek to better whats being done in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

i am not sure whats all fuss is about bangalore and hyd airports...i dont know about bangalore's, but hyd new airport looks pretty good. and the way they are planning for the expansion in the future is also a positive point. lookswise hyd is defnitely a better airport. they could've done a better design on bangalore's airport. if they were low on funds, then it would make sense to not go for something amazing.

Tata Changi better?
With the formation of the new Tata-Changi airport development group pursuing greenfield airports and airport modernisation projects in India, does anyone think Banaglore has missed out on a better opportunity than this Siemens consortium?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/1653883.cms

Quote:
Changi Airport forms alliance with Tata GroupAdd to Clippings

AGENCIES[ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 11:58:08 PM]
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Changi Airports International said on Wednesday that it has formed a strategic alliance with India's Tata Group to invest in, develop and manage airports in India.

The companies will establish a joint venture firm that will bid for the Chennai and Kolkata airports which are being privatised by the Indian government, Changi Airports said in a statement.

"Privatisation programmes for both airports are expected to be formally announced some time later this year," the statement said, adding that the joint venture will also look for investments in other Indian airports.

Chennai Airport handled 6.77 million passengers last year and is the third busiest airport in India. The Kolkata Airport is the country's fifth busiest, with annual passenger traffic of 4.4 million, the Changi statement said. Under the memorandum of understanding, Tata Group will have a 51 percent stake in the joint venture, while Changi Airports will hold 49 percent.

Changi Airports chief executive Chow Kok Fong said the Indian aviation market "is likely to see sustained economic development approaching double digits, a proof that the momentum for growth is truly awesome." Changi Airports is wholly owned by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, which operates Singapore's Changi Airport.

Last month, Changi Airports announced it has acquired a 29 percent stake in Nanjing Lukou International Airport, the largest airport in China's Jiangsu province, for 138 million US dollars.

Elsewhere in China, the company is also providing consultancy services to the airports in Chengdu and Qingdao.

Changi Airports is currently operating the existing airport in Abu Dhabi and is expected to take over the running of the New Terminal 1 of the Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow from April 1 this year.

This is a highly formidable combination with the countires most visisble industrial house and what's largely regarded as one of the worlds best if no the best airport in the world taking up airport projects in the country.Any new airports developed by this group would pose a serious threat to Bangalore as an airhub.

Sesh, you have posted about the Tata Changi consortium more than once now. If you think they can build better greenfield airports for Bangalore and Hyderabad and elsewhere, please tell us why.

There is no reason to ask the same question again. If forumers didn't think they'd make a better HIAL, I doubt they will think differently for BIAL.

Well said.

The fact that at least both Hyderabad and Bangalore are getting brand new airports is an achievement. It took years for this to bear any friut and now these airports (whether you like the design or not) are broadly welcomed by me.

I hope more airport are modernised and built as it would only help to serve and improve the poeple who work and use the airports at the end of the day as well as improving India's image.

Latest pics:

http://bialairport.com/img/pictures//mar07_Apron%20Area.jpg
http://bialairport.com/img/pictures//mar07_Terminal%20Building.jpg
http://bialairport.com/img/pictures//mar07_Terminal%20Building%20-%20view%201.jpg
http://bialairport.com/img/pictures//mar07_ATC%20Tower%20-%20view%202.jpg

Those pictures are brilliant. Any of the inside?

^^ nice updates. :)
Thanx Ramkan. :okay:

Progress report as of March 07, 2007

The Terminal building
At the terminal building almost 55% of the roof elements have been placed. Water proofing of the roof elements and front glass façade structural works have commenced. The installation of roof glazing and laying of the granite flooring on the fist floor is progressing well.

Major structural concreting works in the terminal building are nearing completion. Mechanical and electrical works within the building are in progress.


Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block
The construction work of the top cabin at the ATC tower is in progress. The height of the Air traffic control tower (ATC) tower is now 52 meters. The total height of the tower including the top cabin will be a total of 65 meters when complete. Other installation works such as electrical, fire fighting, plumbing and sanitation is in progress and it is nearly 70% complete.


Runway, apron and taxiway
The runway will have a length of 4000 meters and a width of 40 meters. At present, the main asphalt paving works is under progress. The cable laying for the airfield lights at the runway is in progress.

At the Taxiway, laying of the asphalt layer has commenced.

At the Apron area, laying of the final top pavement quality concrete layer continued. The concreting works of the foundation for three passenger boarding bridge out of nine was completed. The concrete lining of the airside storm water drain continues to progress.


Other development works included

Production and erection of the boundary wall continued to progress and is nearing completion.
The earthwork for the four-lane approach road is nearing completion. This road will link the other airport support facilities such as the airport hotel, cargo warehouse and future airport city. Earthwork for the car parking area opposite the terminal building is in progress.
Manufacturing of the three passenger boarding bridges is nearing completion and is to be expected in March 2007.
Erection of the 66kv switchyard complete. Cabling between the 66kv switchyard and the main power station building is nearing completion.
The installation of all the three 425kva diesel generators within the various buildings is in progress
Laying of the external water pipeline network within the airport premises is continuing. The earthworks for the electrical trenches within the airport premises are in progress.
Concessionaire construction update:
Construction by the concessionaires at site is progressing well. At the aviation fuel facility, work on the fuel tank bases is completed and tank erection work has been initiated. The fuel facility in Bangalore will be the first in India operated under a truly open access model.

At the Cargo facilities, Menzies Aviation - Bobba Group and Air India SATS have commenced the earthworks. They both will develop a state-of-art cargo handling facility for domestic as well as international cargo. They will collectively build a capacity to handle approximately 300’000 Tons of cargo annually.

At the Flight catering facilities, Taj SATS commenced with the earthworks, they are one of the consortiums responsible for the design, construction, finance and operation of the Flight Kitchen at the new Bangalore International Airport.

Govt to sell land near Devanahalli airport

Govt to sell land near Devanahalli airport
New Indian Express

BANGALORE: In a major policy decision, probably the first of its kind, JD(S)-BJP Government on Thursday decided to put up 408 acres of land near the Bangalore International Airport for public “auction” to raise resources.

Medical Education Minister V S Acharya told reporters after a Cabinet meeting here that the Government has decided to auction the land in 25 to 50 acres block each and plan to earn Rs 2,000 crore revenue from it.

The land was part of the 2,000 acres land earlier acquired for the Rs 1,400-crore airport project. But when the JD(S)-Congress coalition Government came to power in 2004, the Government decided to retain 408 acres of land for setting up public utility services like bus bays and railway a station.

The Government also promised to the Bangalore International Airport Authority Ltd (BAIL) to transfer the surplus land at a later stage.

Subsequently, BAIL also requested the Government to hand over the lands to its further expansion of the airport. But the sudden decision of the Government selling these lands though auction was raised many doubts The Minister evaded a question on the reason for selling the lands particularly in the Devanahalli International airport zone, which would come under high security.

He said, “We will set out guidelines for the activities that could be taken up on these lands by the buyers.” But he refused to answer further queries in this regard.

Bangalore to have new international airport - April 2, 2008 d-day
[ 13 Mar, 2007 1316hrs ISTPTI ] - Times Of Indiaa

NEW DELHI: A new international airport at Bangalore will open for operations in less than 13 months from now, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

"The opening date of the new international airport at Bangalore, as fixed by the Bangalore International Airport Ltd, is April 2, 2008," he said in a written reply to a question.

He said the Karnataka government has suggested the new airport be known as Bangalore International Airport.

"As a matter of general policy, the name of the city is retained for naming the airport since passengers and visitors in general, and foreign tourists in particular, find it easier to identify the airport when it is named after the city it services," Patel said.

To another question, he said the Indian Airlines has earned a net profit of Rs 44.17 crore in 2003-04, Rs 65.61 crore in 2004-05 and Rs 49.50 crore in 2005-06.

Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni to a separate question said her ministry has given clearance to Star Cruises for operating its cruise from Mumbai and Goa to Lakshadweep and the Indian Ocean Cruise Ltd for operating its cruise from Goa to Lakshadweep via Mangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum.

Business News
Singapore aviation-fuel company to service new Indian airport

Mar 15, 2007, 10:47 GMT

Singapore - A leading Singapore aviation-fuel company has been picked to provide refuelling services at India's new Bangalore International Airport, the city-state's trade-promotion arm said Thursday.

ST Airport Services Pte Ltd (STARS) won the 11-million-Singapore-dollar (7.2-million-US-dollar) project, a joint venture with Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd, one of India's premier oil companies, International Enterprise Singapore said.

India's first private sector-owned and -operated airport was scheduled to start operating in April 2008 at Devanahalli.

The airport was expected to handle up to 80,000 takeoffs and landings annually with projected double-digit annual growth rates, said the statement from the Singapore agency.

'We are elated that despite the intense competition from major international players, we have been selected to provide this key role,' said STARS general manager Sim Poh Choon.

The agreement was signed in Bangalore.

Other successful aviation projects in India include the selection of Singapore Airport Terminal Services to provide cargo and ground handling in addition to in-flight catering for the Bangalore airport as well as Jurong Consulting providing airport landscaping at Hyderabad International Airport.

Project update: BIAL - Past the half way mark

Past the half way mark
TOI brings you a monthly update on the progress of four major infrastructure projects in the city
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: Work on the Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli is 55% complete — past the halfway mark — with the 4-km “Asian record’’ runway getting its main asphalt layer.

Pace of construction is picking up and racing towards the finish, scheduled for April 2, 2008, one year and one month away. Over half the roof is done at the terminal building, while waterproofing of the frontal glace facade has begun. Major structural concreting works in the terminal building are nearing completion.

20TH MONTH REPORT CARD
Work on: Terminal building: Almost half the roof levels covered; installation of roof glazing commenced along with floor at the first floor; mechanical and electrical works in progress. Technical and administrative building finishing touches. ATC tower has reached 54 metres. Boundary wall nearing completion. Asphalt on runway, taxiway laid. Final pavement at the apron ready. Earthwork for four-lane approach road near completion; secondary access road and air side services road in progress.
Ancillary buildings ready up to roof level.
Earthwork for car park begins.

Project update: BIAL - Past the half way mark

Past the half way mark
TOI brings you a monthly update on the progress of four major infrastructure projects in the city
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: Work on the Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli is 55% complete — past the halfway mark — with the 4-km “Asian record’’ runway getting its main asphalt layer.

Pace of construction is picking up and racing towards the finish, scheduled for April 2, 2008, one year and one month away. Over half the roof is done at the terminal building, while waterproofing of the frontal glace facade has begun. Major structural concreting works in the terminal building are nearing completion...

scheduled for April 2, 2008
looks like we have a new date. (thought originally proposed for April 1, 2008).

Intl airport will be just a cruise away

The TImes of India

Bangalore: It’s about cutting a long story short. About a road that has been shrunk to cut travel time to the Bangalore International Airport.

A six-lane access controlled expressway with a design speed of 180 km is in the making and will take you there in just 15 minutes. The silk route, which will be no less than a runway, will, however, come at a price. It will be a toll road, notifications for which was issued on March 3.

By April 2008, the Bangalore International Airport will be operational. What was initially a 35-km stretch has now been trimmed to 21 km. And the new alignment has been frozen after a ground survey using satellite imagery.

While a 1.5 km elevated road from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) will put you on the path, the trumpet interchange at the other end will check you into the airport. The alignment for the Greenfield project: ORR - Bhairati - Kannuru - Chagalatti - Bagalur - Begur - Yerathagabihalli - BIA. This time around, the authorities have ensured that the route does not run into any village.

Speaking to ‘The Times of India’, BMRDA commissioner Sudhir Krishna said: “The new alignment is an improvement over the earlier proposal. RITES and our engineers have drawn this new alignment. It runs almost along the old one, but in certain locations we have shortened and straightened the route as land undulation and geo-features didn’t pose impediments.’’

Travel time was a big minus, but now with the 15-minute express ride, this glitch has been addressed. The project will cost a whopping Rs 500 crore, which translates to Rs 23 crore a km, putting together cost of land acquisition. A major chunk of the amount will be spent on elevated roads, crossovers, interchanges and high quality roads of international standards. The authorities have already issued preliminary notification for the new alignment and marking stones have been erected. The authority, in its notification, has warned against any real estate development without the authority’s consent. Cruising to the airport will be a reality by December 2008. Being carried out on BOOT basis, tenders for the project will be invited in a month and project work will start shortly.

The project will put to rest the fears of widespread opposition from domestic passengers on shifting the domestic airport there. That’s not it!
Even BMRCL is planning a high speed metro rail from central business district to the international airport.

MAIN FEATURES
A 21-km access-controlled toll road
Six-lane road with elevated portions, inter-changes and crossovers
Project cost is Rs 500 crore with each km costing Rs 23 crore
Land required is 600 acres
Road will cut through 26 villages in Bangalore North, KR Puram and Devanahalli

Intl airport will be just a cruise away

The TImes of India

Bangalore: It’s about cutting a long story short. About a road that has been shrunk to cut travel time to the Bangalore International Airport.

A six-lane access controlled expressway with a design speed of 180 km is in the making and will take you there in just 15 minutes. The silk route, which will be no less than a runway, will, however, come at a price. It will be a toll road, notifications for which was issued on March 3.

By April 2008, the Bangalore International Airport will be operational. What was initially a 35-km stretch has now been trimmed to 21 km. And the new alignment has been frozen after a ground survey using satellite imagery.

While a 1.5 km elevated road from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) will put you on the path, the trumpet interchange at the other end will check you into the airport. The alignment for the Greenfield project: ORR - Bhairati - Kannuru - Chagalatti - Bagalur - Begur - Yerathagabihalli - BIA. This time around, the authorities have ensured that the route does not run into any village.

Speaking to ‘The Times of India’, BMRDA commissioner Sudhir Krishna said: “The new alignment is an improvement over the earlier proposal. RITES and our engineers have drawn this new alignment. It runs almost along the old one, but in certain locations we have shortened and straightened the route as land undulation and geo-features didn’t pose impediments.’’

Travel time was a big minus, but now with the 15-minute express ride, this glitch has been addressed. The project will cost a whopping Rs 500 crore, which translates to Rs 23 crore a km, putting together cost of land acquisition. A major chunk of the amount will be spent on elevated roads, crossovers, interchanges and high quality roads of international standards. The authorities have already issued preliminary notification for the new alignment and marking stones have been erected. The authority, in its notification, has warned against any real estate development without the authority’s consent. Cruising to the airport will be a reality by December 2008. Being carried out on BOOT basis, tenders for the project will be invited in a month and project work will start shortly.

The project will put to rest the fears of widespread opposition from domestic passengers on shifting the domestic airport there. That’s not it!
Even BMRCL is planning a high speed metro rail from central business district to the international airport.

MAIN FEATURES
A 21-km access-controlled toll road
Six-lane road with elevated portions, inter-changes and crossovers
Project cost is Rs 500 crore with each km costing Rs 23 crore
Land required is 600 acres
Road will cut through 26 villages in Bangalore North, KR Puram and Devanahalli

Airport Expressway Map
http://www.bmrda.kar.nic.in/expres1.jpg

blr bird...

annexure 2 of what document? where did you find it?

great find.

Soon, aerotropolis to take shape in city

International Airport To Have Malls, Hotels, Business Centres
The TImes of INdia

Bangalore: Soon, Bangalore will be in the same league as Denver, Washington, Dallas, Pittsburgh and London. Bangalore International Airport will go ‘aerotropolis,’ the term used for the best airports in the world.

BIAL’s initiative to develop an ‘airport city’ is in line with the increasing attention being paid to aerotropolises globally. An aerotropolis is a city in which the layout, infrastructure and economy centre around a major airport. This will spur growth and create jobs.

The project is a part of the vision to develop a 215-acre airport city. It will house business and entertainment centres, malls, office space, etc. People will not only come here to travel but also to relax, hold business meetings and shop. Airports are prime office locations at all developed airports, and therefore will work for Bangalore as well.

“The aerotropolis will have hotels, along with destination retail, serviced apartments, office park, software campuses and public spaces, which will make it a truly global enclave,” BIAL chief Albert Brunner told The Times of India.

BIAL has conducted a pre-qualification bid and soon shortlist the tender applicants. The process for the first two larger plots will be completed by this year-end.

As a first step, a star hotel will come within the airport boundary. It’ll be the first airport hotel in India within walking distance of the terminal. The BIAL has selected The Oberoi Group to operate a hotel of competitive scale and standard under the Trident Hilton brand, Brunner said.

The selected consortium, consisting of Larsen & Toubro and The Oberoi Group, is responsible for the design, construction, financing and operation of hotel facilities.

The combined investment committed by L&T and The Oberoi Group is approximately Rs 250 crore. The hotel will comprise 321 rooms, large conference facilities, restaurants and a worldclass spa. It will be operational by November 1, 2008.

Bangalore to be a cargo hub
The BIAL plans to establish Bangalore as a regional cargo hub. Cargo operations will be handled at international standards and competitive pricing. It has selected its strategic partner for cargo operation. The consortia selected after an extensive technical and financial evaluation process are Air India/SATS and Menzies Aviation/Bobba Group.

They have started construction and are responsible for the design, construction, financing and operation of cargo facilities. The combined investment is approximately Rs 150 crore and the duration of the contract is 20 years.

They will build and operate two state-of-the-art general cargo warehouses for both domestic as well as international cargo.

The combined area for both warehouses is approximately 15 acres with an initial capacity to handle approximately 3 lakh million tones of cargo per year collectively.

The combined area for both warehouses is approximately 15 acres with an initial capacity to handle approximately 3 lakh million tones of cargo per year collectively.

I believe it is 3 lakh tons, not 3 lakh million of Cargo. The highest any airport handled so far is around 3 million tons(Atlanta Hartsfield).

Bangalore international airport may get ready next year (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/04/03/stories/2007040302032100.htm)


The Bangalore International Airport is 365 days away from the opening date and is seeing fast-paced construction on the Devanahalli site, the company has said.

The Rs 1,930-crore airport is slated to start on April 2, 2008. The consortium of Siemens, L&T and Unique Zurich Airport is building it, along with Airports Authority and the Karnataka Government as equal minority partners. Almost all of the half-a-dozen concessionaires have been signed up.

At the terminal building, major structural concreting works have been completed, with 75 per cent of the roof elements in place.

For the fabrication and erection of the second level walkway, 170 m of the 216 m have been built. Roof glazing and laying of the granite flooring on the first floor are in progress. The air traffic control tower has reached 60 m, with a 5m cabin due to be done. Electrical, fire fighting, plumbing and sanitation works are under way.

The 4,000-m runway is almost half-done; cable for the airfield lights is being laid.

Bangalore international airport may get ready next year (http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/04/03/stories/2007040302032100.htm)


The Bangalore International Airport is 365 days away from the opening date and is seeing fast-paced construction on the Devanahalli site, the company has said.

The Rs 1,930-crore airport is slated to start on April 2, 2008. The consortium of Siemens, L&T and Unique Zurich Airport is building it, along with Airports Authority and the Karnataka Government as equal minority partners. Almost all of the half-a-dozen concessionaires have been signed up.

At the terminal building, major structural concreting works have been completed, with 75 per cent of the roof elements in place.

For the fabrication and erection of the second level walkway, 170 m of the 216 m have been built. Roof glazing and laying of the granite flooring on the first floor are in progress. The air traffic control tower has reached 60 m, with a 5m cabin due to be done. Electrical, fire fighting, plumbing and sanitation works are under way.

The 4,000-m runway is almost half-done; cable for the airfield lights is being laid.

some of these projects highlight how private sector involvement can really turn the table in our countries erstwhile dilapitated infrastructure. some day i hope to see major train stations run under private management.

Project update as of April 03 can be found at: http://www.bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=contentarea&ses=bial

Below are some of the photos taken from the above link:

http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//4_lane_access_road_13.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//atc_tower_03.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//baggage_area_04.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//runway_15.jpg
http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//terminal_building_14.jpg

Thanks for the update. good to see they are so regular with that.

nice updates. work is on at full swing. that's good news!

man!! i still remember the crisp winter evening when I read for the first time about the international airport in our local evening newspaper. i took my cycle out and rushed to our katte to discuss this with my friends. we were all excitedly picking locations between banglore and mysore. we were all bacchas then, and new nothing about what it meant. none of us had ever seen an airport and prolly never expected to use one. but the 'international airport' had gotten us all excited and it was also prolly the first time we heard of such a 'developmental' news.

now more than 15 years later, it is < 365 days to opening!!!
i cannot believe i am hearing this. i cannot believe it is going to happen.

namma airport is going to happen!!! yaaayyyyy!!!!

Well done.

Bangalore deserves a brand new airport and an example for the rest of India for how things should be done in terms of airports.

We finally seem to have more specifics (such as no of aerobridges) on the expanded first phase for BIAL:

Area: 71,000 sq m
Capacity: 11 million people per annum
Aircraft Movements: 27 per hour
Check-in Counters: 35
Gates: 8-9
Aero-bridges: 8, including one double arm aerobridge
Aircraft stands: 42
Terminal parking: In the first phase of development, a car park for 2,000 cars in front of the terminal building at the ground level will be developed for the convenience of passengers and visitors to the airport.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore_International_Airport_Limited

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8003/bangaloreairportpy1.jpg

via TOI

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It should have read - 'Terminal Almost Ready' as some work still remains..

How exciting!

Is there an expressway getting ready from the city to the new international airport?

great news!

Is there an expressway getting ready from the city to the new international airport?

Yes. Check this post (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12306157&postcount=150) for more info

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5249/bialei6.jpg

blrbird..
what is AOD?
thatnks for the plan where did you get it?

blrbird..
what is AOD?
thatnks for the plan where did you get it?

AOD stands for Airport Opening Date

thanks werfish & welcome.

Construction progress update as on May 2007

The construction of the new Bangalore Airport has now reached the 23rd month starting May. Construction at the Greenfield airport started in July 2005. Following is the latest update on construction, manufacturing and engineering.


The Terminal building
A major milestone was achieved as the placement roof elements reached the final stage with over 95% of the roof elements placed. The waterproofing and thermal insulation is complete for over 58%. Additionally, the installation of the pre-cast side walls on the east and west side is progressing well - 10 out of 30 panels have been installed on the west side wall.

The fabrication for the eight bridges between the passenger boarding bridges and the terminal building is now completed.

The new works initiated include the pavement layering in the car park area, installation of structural supports for the baggage handling system in the departure area and installation of the structural supports for the escalators.

Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block
At the ATC tower, the fabrication of the top dome at the height of 60 meters continued. The various ducts, the sewage pipeline, the water pipeline and the electrical cable trays were laid for the full height of 60meter. The total height of the tower including the top cabin will be 65 meters when complete.


Runway, apron and taxiway
The runway paving is now entirely complete. Fixing of the lights along the runway has now commenced.

On the taxiway, laying of the bottom asphalt layer is complete for 70% including the two rapid exits where these works are now complete.

On the apron area, laying of the concrete layer was completed for 130,000sqm out of 360,000sqm and laying of the concrete layer in the isolation bay commenced.


Other development works included

Manufacturing and procurement of the building management system (BMS) equipment is nearing completion.
Other works like the manufacturing of automatic doors and the remaining seven elevators out of 22 continued.
Concessionaire construction update:
Construction at the concessionaire areas is progressing fast. At the fuel farm, welding and raising of the three tanks continued. The construction of the fuel farm administration building and the external road network continued. At the two cargo plots structural concreting works are in progress. At the two flight catering plots earthworks and foundation concreting works are in progress.

Latest construction pictures http://bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=leftnavigation&ses=bial

No second airport, asserts BIAL

From B S Arun DH News Service New Delhi:

The demand from sevearal quarters for a second airport at Bangalore may not materialise as the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL)said that such an idea violates the concession agreement (CA).



Even as the cry for a second commercial airport for Bangalore is growing, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has sought to quash the demand citing an agreement among its stakeholders.

Making no bones about the increasing demand, mainly from different airlines, the BIAL said in no uncertain terms that a second airport would not be allowed by it.

Speaking to Deccan Herald on Thursday, BIAL CEO Albert Brunner clarified: “No new or existing airport will be permitted to operate as a domestic or international airport within 150 km (from the upcoming international airport at Devanahalli).”


Essentially, that is what the concession agreement (CA) signed among the consortium led by Siemens, Union government and Karnataka government has said. Asked whether it was willing to revisit the CA since there was a growing demand for a second airport in view of the rising air passenger traffic in Bangalore, Mr Brunner asserted: “We are reiterating that based on the CA, the Government of India has granted the exclusive right and privilege to the BIAL to carry out the development, design, financing, construction, operation and management of the airport for a period of 30 years from the opening date, with an option to extend the concession for another 30 years.”

The airport will be capable of handling a passenger capacity of about 11.4 million when it is thrown open in 11 months’ time, up from the earlier planned 4.5 m. The demand from the airlines — it was given voice to by Kingfisher Airlines boss Vijay Mallya here last week — is that the existing HAL airport should be allowed to continue because of the increasing passenger traffic.

Responding to this demand, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said that he was open for a second airport in big cities. He, however, has noted that the CA will have to be looked into to see whether a second airport can be allowed.

As for Delhi and Mumbai, the ministry has begun work on a second airport.

A second airport for these two metros is possible because the contractual obligations do not disallow an additional aerodrome except that the operator of the first will have the first right of refusal for the second facility.

The Bangalore HAL airport is already chocked as the authorities have refused to allow new slots during peak hours. The airport, according to the latest figures available with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) here, handled 8,565 aircraft movements (both domestic and international) in February, 2007 compared to 6,409 the same month a year ago, registering a rise of 33.6 per cent.



Growth

It handled 7,51,213 and 5,47,173 passengers in February, 2007 and February, 2006 respectively, registering an increase of 37.3 per cent, showing the kind of growth Bangalore is witnessing. It handled 7.35 million passengers between April, 2006 and February, 2007 compared to 5.11 m between April, 2005 and February, 2006 — a whopping increase of 43.8 per cent.

The AAI officials say that the speed of this growth may go further up with the commissioning of the international airport as it can accommodate more domestic and international flights and passengers.

Construction progress update as on May 2007

The construction of the new Bangalore Airport has now reached the 23rd month starting May. Construction at the Greenfield airport started in July 2005. Following is the latest update on construction, manufacturing and engineering.


The Terminal building
A major milestone was achieved as the placement roof elements reached the final stage with over 95% of the roof elements placed. The waterproofing and thermal insulation is complete for over 58%. Additionally, the installation of the pre-cast side walls on the east and west side is progressing well - 10 out of 30 panels have been installed on the west side wall.

The fabrication for the eight bridges between the passenger boarding bridges and the terminal building is now completed.

The new works initiated include the pavement layering in the car park area, installation of structural supports for the baggage handling system in the departure area and installation of the structural supports for the escalators.

Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block
At the ATC tower, the fabrication of the top dome at the height of 60 meters continued. The various ducts, the sewage pipeline, the water pipeline and the electrical cable trays were laid for the full height of 60meter. The total height of the tower including the top cabin will be 65 meters when complete.


Runway, apron and taxiway
The runway paving is now entirely complete. Fixing of the lights along the runway has now commenced.

On the taxiway, laying of the bottom asphalt layer is complete for 70% including the two rapid exits where these works are now complete.

On the apron area, laying of the concrete layer was completed for 130,000sqm out of 360,000sqm and laying of the concrete layer in the isolation bay commenced.


Other development works included

Manufacturing and procurement of the building management system (BMS) equipment is nearing completion.
Other works like the manufacturing of automatic doors and the remaining seven elevators out of 22 continued.
Concessionaire construction update:
Construction at the concessionaire areas is progressing fast. At the fuel farm, welding and raising of the three tanks continued. The construction of the fuel farm administration building and the external road network continued. At the two cargo plots structural concreting works are in progress. At the two flight catering plots earthworks and foundation concreting works are in progress.

Latest construction pictures http://bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=leftnavigation&ses=bial


What about the approach road from the city, has there been an initiative taken by the state government to start this work, Otherwise it will be a nightmare commuting to an airport which is going to be cutting edge.

What about the approach road from the city, has there been an initiative taken by the state government to start this work, Otherwise it will be a nightmare commuting to an airport which is going to be cutting edge.

Yes, an 8 lane Expressway from the Outer Ring Road to the Airport, some 20+ kms or so is on the cards..

^^ with the airport scheduled for completion in under a year, it looks like they've been caught napping again.. i doubt if the expy link will be complete in time for the airport's opening.. :(

^^ If the expressway link doesn't get done by AOD, whoever is responsible should air-shuttle(and bear the cost) the passengers from current airport to BIAL :)

Chances of the expressway becoming a reality are vey low.....
1. The land accusation isnt complete(There was a protest by residents in the proposed land accusition zone)
2. I think 10 months is a very difficult deadline to build a world class
expressway from scratch
3.I don think the alignment has been locked

Just wanted to let u all know that there is a six lane road already in place.. this expressway is in addition to that road... so i think the situation doesn't demand as much urgency as being presented here.. so no need to airlift passengers :)

Chances of the expressway becoming a reality are vey low.....
1. The land accusation isnt complete(There was a protest by residents in the proposed land accusition zone)
2. I think 10 months is a very difficult deadline to build a world class
expressway from scratch
3.I don think the alignment has been locked

Updates from the BIAL site

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http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures/may_extension.jpg

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http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures/may_runwaytaxiway.jpg

http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures/may_apronarea.jpg

http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures/may_securitywall.jpg

Thanks for the update Chuck. Good to see the ATC tower topped out.

Maybe its just me, but a traffic island on an access road just doesnt seem such a good idea. It should be as straight and without any cross traffic as possible.

think that intersection will eventually connect the elements of 'airport city' to the access road. but in almost all probability it is a traffic calming measure, kronik. look at the angles. might be skewed from where the image is taken though. just my guesses of course.

They can probably upgrade the roundabout to a diamond interchange if necessary, or even a parclo for that matter, depending on the volume of traffic turning towards Bangalore's airport city.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5249/bialei6.jpg

The intercahnge (on the access road) could become pretty busy.

Can someone tell me why so much of concrete is being used? Why not use a steel frame with glas instead?

Can someone tell me why so much of concrete is being used? Why not use a steel frame with glas instead?

because thats how we like it:lol:

Honestly, whats next, a complain about absence of wood flooring in Indian buildings!

P.S: India gets pretty hot in summer. Go figure.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Transportation/Bangalore_Intl_Airport_to_start_trial_operations/articleshow/2019660.cms

Bangalore Intl Airport to start trial operations

PTI[ TUESDAY, MAY 08, 2007 08:00:07 PM]

BANGALORE: The Bangalore International Airport will commence trial operations in January 2008 and start commercial operations on April two next, Karnataka government said on Tuesday.
"The civil works of the airport are ahead of schedule at least by seven months and will be completed by this December," Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told reporters after reviewing progress of various infrastructure projects.
Certain bottlenecks that have cropped up in construction of a separate connecting road to the project would be solved, Yediyurappa said.
A farmer has secured a stay from the state High Court, challenging acquisition of his land for the road project.
A total of 19 bidders have evinced interest to develop airports in Shimoga, Bijapur and Gulbarga, where the government proposed to operationalise airports within one year.
However in Hassan, the home district of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, Public Works Department would implement the airport project, he said.
Kumaraswamy's brother H D Revanna is the PWD Minister.
Yediyurapa said the long-cherished dream of the state to utilise the Bidar defence airport for civilian operations has been realised following the defence ministry accepting the proposal.
The government is acquiring 100 acres of land for expanding the Bidar airport, he said.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 11 MONTHS TO GO
Runway lights signal steady progress

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The last roof slab at the terminal building of the dream Bangalore international airport at Devanahalli was laid by chief secretary P B Mahishi on Monday.
Besides this, the most visible aspect about an airport, its runway lights, have been installed. The airport is now racing towards completing a deadline of April 2, 2008, with most of the taxiway also complete.
All the internal areas — baggage handling space, setting up of escalator supports — within the terminal are in progress. Even the car park is being readied to meet the April deadline, when the first passengers will travel from the spanking new airport.
Deputy CM B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the way the airport project was shaping up. “The
work is seven weeks
ahead of the schedule. Trial runs of
flights will commence at the airport by January 2008.” This apart, the government has sanctioned funds for construction of 20 helipads across the state, Yediyurappa said.

22nd month report card


Terminal building roof completed.
Pavement layering in car park in progress.
Installation of structural supports for baggage handling system in departure area on.
Installation of the structural supports for escalators underway.
Fabrication of air traffic control tower top dome at the height of 60 metres.
Ducts, sewage/water pipelines, electrical cable trays laid at ATC.
Runway paving complete, lights being fixed.
Taxiway, laying of the bottom asphalt layer is 70% complete, including two rapid exits.
Laying of concrete in apron area completed over 1,30,000 sqm out of 3,60,000 sqm.



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Progress report (Cyberabad Times) Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Bangalore vs. Hyderabad?
The Hyderabad airport will become operational a month ahead of the new international airport at Devanahalli on the outskirts of Bangalore.

"There is no competition between Bangalore and Hyderabad (airports). There is huge gap in growth and demand. GMR is already gearing up to build additional capacity for 2013,"said Raajeev B. Batra, KPMG... Both the airports are planning maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities to help airlines service their aircraft.

With contracts awarded to operate cargo, flight kitchens, duty-free shopping, fuel farm and hydrant, hotel and maintenance, and MRO operations, the Hyderabad airport has seen a 69% progress in work.

In Bangalore, the completion of the roof on the passenger terminal building on Tuesday signified a two-thirds progress. Nearly 8.39 million passengers annually fly in and out of the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd airport, almost double its capacity, said B.R. Sena, additional general manager at the Bangalore airport.

The Devanahalli airport is being designed to handle 14.5 million passengers in the initial phase by 2010 and eventually expand in phases to handle 40 million passengers. Source: Livemint, The Hindu

Progress report (Cyberabad Times) Wednesday, May 09, 2007

"There is no competition between Bangalore and Hyderabad (airports). There is huge gap in growth and demand.

Thats right, No Competition between both the airports.
Once Operational, both Aiports can compliment each other. Lets wait and watch.
Both cities will catapult india into the future. Its already done so. :banana:

i think this is mostly TOI's joy comparing cities & pitching one against the other.
lets not get into details here but i believe freud explained this comparison streak.
;)

one of the joys of India is that each city is so different, why would you want to make everything look the same?

http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//may_escalators.jpg

http://www.bialairport.com/img/pictures//may_fixed_bridge.jpg

Cool!

Good progress.

one of the joys of India is that each city is so different, why would you want to make everything look the same?


I agree with that too! ^^

Work on expressway to new airport to go ahead

Special Correspondent
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Construction of the 21.2-km road will be begin in September

BANGALORE: Despite strong opposition from people whose land will be acquired for the project, the State Government has decided begin work in September on a 21.2-km expressway from the Outer Ring Road to the international airport at Devanahalli at an estimated cost of Rs. 482 crore.

The expressway, on which vehicles can touch 180 kmph, will start near Horamavu and end at the approach road to the airport. About 617 acres and 95 buildings have to be acquired for the expressway. A notification will soon be issued for the acquisition of land, Karnataka Road Development Corporation Managing Director Ramesh Jalki and Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority Commissioner Sudhir Krishna told presspersons here on Thursday.

26 firms in fray


Twenty-six companies have submitted documents for construction of the expressway. The bidding process will be completed next month.

The agreement and financial closure will be reached in August. Work on the expressway will be completed by December 2008. Bangalore International Airport is expected to be operational by April 2008.

"This airport can be currently accessed mainly through the Bangalore-Devanahalli section of NH 7," Mr. Krishna said. But NH 7 would not be able to handle the additional traffic expected after the commissioning of the airport, he said.

Tanks to be protected


Two major tanks, Challakere and Boyilahalli, will be protected and measures to conserve and beautify lakes have been proposed as part of the project.

The adoption, maintenance, conservation and beautification of lakes will be the responsibility of the concessionaire and form part of the concession agreement, Mr. Krishna and Mr. Jalki said.

The two said any greenfield project was likely to face resistance in the initial period from those whose land had to be acquired. But they would come to accept it when the value of the remaining was enhanced because of the project, they said.

The proposed toll for the expressway (one way) is Rs. 50 for cars, Rs. 60 for light carriage vehicles and Rs. 120 for buses and trucks. The toll will be collected for 30 years, excluding the construction period.



Starts near Horamavu and first 2 km from ORR is all elevated 6 lanes
First 2 kMS is elevated and rest at the grade.
Design speed 180 kmph
Clover leaf exchange planned at Peripheral Ring Road (great!), but will be taken up later
Ends up on NH7 airport link road, and not on NH7 itself
2 toll plazas, one before and one after PRR
more details will follow. -- bgguy

i think this is mostly TOI's joy comparing cities & pitching one against the other.
lets not get into details here but i believe freud explained this comparison streak.
;)

one of the joys of India is that each city is so different, why would you want to make everything look the same?


:) :cheers:

Here is the detail map showing the alignment of the expressway.

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Here is the detail drawing for enterance to Expressway from ORR

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Here is the detail drawing for expressway interchange at PPR (Peripheral Ring Road)

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Here is the detail drawing of the expressway joining the airport link road and NH7. The airport link road (access road) built by BIAL

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Work is expected to start from Setp 07 and end in Dec 2008

very nice pics and details! thanks.

Nice work, thanks for updating the detail drawing's..
is this expressway being built by BDA?

Nice graphics @bgguy. Thanks for sharing.
So, there are at least 3 ways to reach BIAL from ORR like NH7, SH104 and the Expressway

Delhi Metro studying feasibility of Bangalore-Devanahalli rail link - Financial Express

REEMA JOSE
Posted online: Monday, May 21, 2007 at 0000 hours IST




BANGALORE: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has undertaken a feasibility study to construct a rail link connecting Bangalore city to the upcoming international airport at Devanahalli. The rail link, which is envisaged to connect the infotech hub to the airport, would ease traffic on the 34 kilometre-stretch and save time, according to government officials.
Officials said DMRC was expected to submit a report in six months, following which the government would float tenders seeking bids for the construction work. ‘‘The study is still in the primary stages. We are pressing for the report to be submitted as early as possible so that the tenders could be floated,’’ an official with the state’s infrastructure department told FE.



With the National Highway-7 crossing the airport site, the project’s planning authorities were also mulling a ‘‘trumpet interchange’’ for easy access to the airport, officials said.

Access links to the Rs 1,930-crore private Greenfield airport site were still under discussion, while work on the airport was nearing completion. State deputy chief minister and finance minister, BS Yediyurappa, recently announced that the nearly 4,000-acre airport would be ready for trial runs in January and for official launch in April 2008.

State secretary for infrastructure, VP Baligar, said, ‘‘Some of the works, such as civil works undertaken by L&T, are being completed ahead of schedule. The airport project is on track to be ready for commercial operations by April.’’ The airport's nodal agency BIAL (Bangalore International Airport Limited) said nearly two-thirds of the construction work that was initiated in July 2005 was completed.

A consortium involving German infrastructure company, Siemens Projects Ventures, Larsen & Toubro, and Unique Zurich Airport are building the international airport, which is envisaged to handle 14.5 million passengers by 2010

because thats how we like it:lol:

Honestly, whats next, a complain about absence of wood flooring in Indian buildings!

P.S: India gets pretty hot in summer. Go figure.

Couple of things I'd like to clarify
1. This was a serious question - your sarcasm wasn't warranted
2. There are a lot of hot and humid countries that use glass and concrete. Airports are airconditioned and concrete gets heated up too. A lot more than you think.
3. An airport is the first port of entry so it needs to be beautiful. A Glass structure most certainly helps.
4. Don't speak for 1.2 B people. You do not represent them.
5. I wasn't complaining just asking a question incase there was a genuine reason.

As all of you might know BIAL started working on the re-design to accomodate 8.0 million passengers. Here are some details.. courtesy BIAL presentation @ EU-India Aviation Summit in Nov 06.

The areas marked in Pink below are the changes adopted at the AIR side after the construction started.

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The following are architectural changes planned for terminal building after Honable union civilation minister rapped BIAL, for not futuristic/modern. I think they have tried hard (mostly successfull :) ) to become futuristic. It looks great.!

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Looks good, is the Rangoli still there?

so, that red texture is no more present? well, def a good idea!

thanks for the updates, Bgguy.

bg guy thanks.

the problem with then & now images like these is they donot retain the perspective.

echo lakshmi here. rangolis still there?
(i think not, if i remember a TOI article)

As all of you might know BIAL started working on the re-design to accomodate 8.0 million passengers.
nice updates @bgguy. the new design looks cool, brighter and energetic.

I think the rangoli is out because Praful Patel wanted it taken out.

the red was good IMHO. i love red. given that there are zero chances of a hoysala/ chalukya facade to this i was happy about rangolis. now even that is gone. whatever, as long they have an efficient airport.

So there is absolutely nothing "Indian" about this airport?

I liked the red colour, but the rangoli definitely looked overdone. The new design, however, looks like any other 'modern' airport, with no Indian or Karnataka culture reflected. may be they'll bring in murals, frescos etc. to depict that during the interior decorations!!

Great!! - Expectations are raised with the new designs that are a few shades better than the earlier ones

Thats better, the brown or red makes the building look dated. The new design is much fresher.

Some Indian touches would have looked nice but the airport is not finished so we would have to wait I suspect.

Yeah, we would have to wait untill the airport is finished to get the final picture of how it's going to look.

none of the new airports have anything India....also, none of the existing ones have anything Indian...ofcourse, now if the old concrete forests are distinctly Indian styles, then we might say they are Indian b/c we shall not find them anywhere else in the world....i like the new design for BIAL. much better and savvy looking.

what about kochi? gwalior?

i was only talkin' of the metro airports. tier II airports might have some Indian elements.

The theme is changed from traditional to a industrial theme. I still like the traditional theme with Rangoli. Could have made it very unique airport in the world. Now it looks like any other SE airport interiors. Very hard to leave a mark on visitors.

industrial is right ramkan. very industrial. cookie cutter as they say.

Courtesy: Economic Times

PTI[ MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007 09:30:02 PM]

BANGALORE: IndianOil SkyTanking Limited (IOSL) has signed an agreement with the New Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) for offering 'into-plane services' to domestic and international airlines for 10 years.

Through this agreement, IOSL will get access to fuel the aircraft which land at the airport directly from their dispensers by connecting it to the hydrant system, a release said on Monday.

IOSL, which is also the fuel partner for BIAL, is currently building the fuel farm facility and hydrant system at a cost of USD 23 million at the airport. The fuel farm facility is expected to be completed by the end of December 2007, the release said.

IOSL, which is a joint venture of Indian Oil Corporation, the Indian Oiltanking Ltd and Skytanking Holding Gmbh, Germany, has become the second into-plane service agent, selected by BIAL at the the New Bangalore International Airport, scheduled to opened in April 2008.

The airport is expected to handle up to 100,000 takeoffs and landings annually.

The agreement was signed by Albert Brunner, CEO of BIAL and R RaviKumar, CEO of IOSL.

none of the new airports have anything India....also, none of the existing ones have anything Indian...ofcourse, now if the old concrete forests are distinctly Indian styles, then we might say they are Indian b/c we shall not find them anywhere else in the world....i like the new design for BIAL. much better and savvy looking.

Look at the design of Mumbai airport, modern with Indian touch. BIAL, DIAL.. are all concrete/glass boxes with zero class.

^^ Too bad nothing much is going to happen at the existing Mumbai airport due to politics and illegal squatters.

Of all the designs between HIAL, BIAL, MIAL & DIAL, I think GMR's Delhi Airport (DIAL) is the worst i have seen in recent times, especially the exterior. I dont understand a project of that scale does not have any significant architecture appeal to it. Looks like the focus was on being functional, not any kind of architectural focus.

I don't intend to reinforce stereotypes, but DIAL's main airport operator partner is Fraport. It has typical (stereotypical?) German values of efficiency first and last. Frankfurt's airport is also like DIAL - efficient but not stunning architecturally. It is engineer-designed, rather than architect-designed.

Mott McDonald is the architect for DIAL. They build some great airport and Heathrow Terminal 3 is the latest one. To some extent proposed new terminal at DELHI does look like Heathrow T3, especially the interiors.

From The Hindu, 25th May 2007

Rail link to new airport on track


BANGALORE: The proposed high-speed rail link between Bangalore and the international airport being built near Devanahalli seems to be on track with the soil along the proposed route being found favourable for the construction.

Testing the soil to ascertain its load-bearing capacity for the elevated railway line began on April 9 and ended near Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. The testing done by Civil Aid Consultancy, an agency appointed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRCL). The State Government appointed DMRCL to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed project report on the rail link.

Tests at many places


Soil was tested at several places along the proposed link, including the airport, Yelahanka, Hebbal, Veterinary Hospital, Mekhri Circle, Windsor Manor, Sankey Road and Chinnaswamy Stadium, suggesting that this could be the probable route the railway line would take.

"We are investigating the soil every two kilometres so as to design the appropriate foundation for the rail link," site engineer Vasudev Rao told The Hindu . "The content of the soil has satisfied us and we will submit a detailed project report as soon as possible. Granite is the most important component of the soil required for such constructions and we have found it in plenty," he said.

V.P. Baligar, Principal Secretary to Government, Infrastructure Department, said the department was awaiting the feasibility study and the project report. DMRCL has been asked to suggest a suitable route for the rail link, fares, feedback from frequent air travellers on the facilities they expect from the rail link and to ensure that the journey time will be within 30 minutes.

Land acquisition


The official said the consultant had been asked to suggest, in the project report, minimal land acquisition to avoid any delay in commissioning the project because of litigation and resistance from the public.

The consultant had to indicate the appropriate technology to be adopted for the construction of the line and operation of services, besides the cost involved.

The Government, Mr. Baligar said, intended to offer check-in facility to passengers in Bangalore itself in order to ensure hassle-free boarding at the airport. "We want to integrate the proposed rail link with the Metro Rail," Mr. Baligar said.

I guess, this rail link is in addition to the rail link that is being worked out from BAIL to Electroniccity.. correct me if I am wrong.

lakshmi,
what line are you talking about? was not aware of BIAL-EC link.
this is way different from that.

BIAL, hebbal mekhri, chinnaswamy. this is to the north south line terminating at the city center. chinnaswamy to byapanahalli metro line planned already.

ofcourse bypanhalli hebbal bial would have been the shortest route. but line through mekhri circle is more welcome, 'coz it passes through heavy catchment areas.

now all we need is an extension to whitefield in the east. and SE extension to EC & to varthur road.

Civil Aviation Ministry is suggesting changes to the airport design and facilities.

From Deccan Herald, May 28, 2007

'Factory-like' airport is an eyesore, says Centre

From B S Arun, DH News Service, New Delhi:

The Civil Aviation Ministry has found fault with the airport authorities on several counts noting that the airport has the "look-feel of a factory and not that of an international airport" and that it lacked the "human touch".


The Centre has taken strong exception to the design and facilities to be offered to passengers at the upcoming Bangalore international airport at Devanahalli.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has found fault with the airport authorities on several counts noting that the airport has the “look-feel of a factory and not that of an international airport” and that it lacked the “human touch”.
Suggesting changes to the airport design and facilities to be augmented, the Ministry has noted that there was “ample scope” for increasing the capital investment to implement the suggestions. This, it says, can be achieved without adversely affecting the finances of the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).
The Ministry has based its opinions formulated by and after site visits of Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel and secretary Ashok Chawla. The Ministry wrote the letter on April 30 and the BIAL management is yet to respond to it, official sources told Deccan Herald here on Sunday.

Aesthetics
On the aesthetics side, the ministry says the architecture and structure of the terminal building were “extremely rectilinear” and “very clinical in nature”. On entering the terminal building from the South side, the light trusses would lend the look-feel of a factory as the trusses get fully exposed. This should be nullified by creating elements which hide the shape generated on account of these trusses, it is suggested. Finding fault with the partition building, the Ministry has noted that they were predominantly rectilinear and lacked interest.
There was a suggestion to create a play of light by introducing alternate geometry and interesting shapes and colours which are bold and bright to understate the existing greys. The height of ceiling of the restaurant in the departure area needs to be increased.
On the facilities side, the Ministry has advised the BIAL to construct a canopy since there is a strong possibility of heavy rains lashing the terminal which is south-facing. Without any protection, people may get drenched and rain water can enter into the terminal.
The Ministry wants changes in the departure section as staircase and escalator passengers have to take to ascend towards the aircraft boarding area are “frightfully close to each other”.
Expressing concern at the runway area being constructed at a lower level than the rest of the airport, the Ministry said this needed immediate attention as it may lead to a “catastrophic situation” during heavy rains. The Ministry wants these issues to be brought up at the next meeting of the BIAL Board.
The Ministry said there was ample scope for increasing the capital investment to implement its suggestions without adversely affecting the finances of BIAL (the project has seen one increase from Rs 1,411 crore to Rs 1,930 crore). Convenience of passengers, their safety as well as an international look are of paramount importance, the ministry said.

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May282007/city200705284158.asp

why are they suggesting changes now??? were they sleeping all these years???

Civil Aviation Ministry is suggesting changes to the airport design and facilities.
From Deccan Herald, May 28, 2007

... On entering the terminal building from the South side, the light trusses would lend the look-feel of a factory as the trusses get fully exposed.

... The height of ceiling of the restaurant in the departure area needs to be increased.

... there is a strong possibility of heavy rains lashing the terminal which is south-facing. Without any protection, people may get drenched and rain water can enter into the terminal.

... Expressing concern at the runway area being constructed at a lower level than the rest of the airport, the Ministry said this needed immediate attention as it may lead to a “catastrophic situation” during heavy rains.

The Ministry said there was ample scope for increasing the capital investment to implement its suggestions without adversely affecting the finances of BIAL

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May282007/city200705284158.asp
The observations seem to be valid and justified. Whoever failed to act in time, there is still time to make these corrections to improve the overall efficiency of BIAL. Hope, the BIAL would react positively.

Civil Aviation Ministry is suggesting changes to the airport design and facilities.

From Deccan Herald, May 28, 2007

'Factory-like' airport is an eyesore, says Centre


http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May282007/city200705284158.asp

Well as usual this is what happens when things are not planned properly. I am amused to see the reaction of the Civil aviation ministry at the last juncture. :bash:

I'd rather the CAM mouths its criticism for the proposed DIAL which anyway looks like a mixture of a huge Walmart warehouse + Hospital ! There is no point in critiquing BIAL now - at least when work is well underway.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssarticleshow/msid-2081495,prtpage-1.cms
Bangalore airport design flawed
29 May, 2007 l 0122 hrs ISTlTIMES NEWS NETWORK
BANGALORE: ... In a letter sent to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) in May first week, the Union civil aviation ministry has expressed serious reservations over the quality of the airport design.

... three sides of the terminal building's floor at Bangalore are below ground level.

"The capacity of the storm water drain at the terminal building is not adequate. So, unless it is augmented, the terminal building has every chance of being flooded during Bangalore's heavy downpours,"...

The Centre is also unhappy about the lack of a canopy outside the terminal building, again in view of the rain. Design factors like lack of distance between the escalators/ staircases have also been pointed out...

The Bangalore airport is modelled on the Zurich one, known for being the most efficient in Europe. BIAL officials could not be reached for comment.

After seeing the horrible airports the AAI has bestowed India with, I am not sure I trust the Civil Aviation ministry too much if it starts talking about aesthetics (plastic plants with cobwebs hanging from strange places.).

Anyway if there really are technical flaws, then its best to fix them now than later.

I see that some of the people complaining about MoCA, but none is making any effort to see what has happened here!

It looks like BIAL has made every effort to not follow current airport terminal building practices, CEO publicly was quoted saying look and feel of the airport was not their priority! Would he have said the same thing in Switzerland! (I bet not!). As TOI reported this terminal looks like a FACTORY not a modern new airport terminal! This whole airport project is a disaster! This shows how BIAL has taken everyone for ride! Blame goes to every one here people, State, AAI and GOI!

BIAL got everything they needed (soft loan too! show me any private project that state is giving out soft loan) and look what they deliver, it smacks of pure arrogance that they build some thing that they would not even think about back in their home country! May be this a good lesson don’t trust MNC’s blindly to do their job have regulatory authority in first place to check things like this never happen again.

:bash:

I see that some of the people complaining about MoCA, but none is making any effort to see what has happened here!

It looks like BIAL has made every effort to not follow current airport terminal building practices, CEO publicly was quoted saying look and feel of the airport was not their priority! Would he have said the same thing in Switzerland! (I bet not!). As TOI reported this terminal looks like a FACTORY not a modern new airport terminal! This whole airport project is a disaster! This shows how BIAL has taken everyone for ride! Blame goes to every one here people, State, AAI and GOI!

BIAL got everything they needed (soft loan too! show me any private project that state is giving out soft loan) and look what they deliver, it smacks of pure arrogance that they build some thing that they would not even think about back in their home country! May be this a good lesson don’t trust MNC’s blindly to do their job have regulatory authority in first place to check things like this never happen again...
well said.
perhaps, AAI and KSIIDC should have employed an independent consultant(s) to verify things from time to time ...
(Ownership: AAI 13%, KSIIDC 13%, Siemens Projects 40%, L&T 17% and Unique Zurich Airport 17%)
http://www.bialairport.com/about_bial_shareholders.htm?cid=topmenu&ses=bial

Lets wait for the response from BIAL for the questions raised by MoCA.

I guess BIAL would have taken all these factors into account.. if not they should be held accountable for the same and should rectify the same.

But what I am not able to understand is why MoCA is making noise now, did they not see the design early?? Shame on MoCA for sleeping all these days, even if BIAL rectifies the design and the problems are solved, MoCA needs to be proactive.

I think this is too late to do re-design. Squarely blame goes to all who are involved....particularly MoCA. MoCA should have suggested these changes in the first re-design. The problem is with bangalore i guess. most of the projects in bangalore are getting jinxed.I am sure if there are genuine concerns BIAL will address but they are running out of time .

Lets wait for the response from BIAL for the questions raised by MoCA.

I guess BIAL would have taken all these factors into account.. if not they should be held accountable for the same and should rectify the same.

But what I am not able to understand is why MoCA is making noise now, did they not see the design early?? Shame on MoCA for sleeping all these days, even if BIAL rectifies the design and the problems are solved, MoCA needs to be proactive.

BIAL to follow suggestions.

DH News Service, Bangalore:

A BIAL statement on Tuesday said that the company had received a letter from the Ministry with “recommendations” on the technical and aesthetic aspects of the greenfield airport. “The letter states that these remarks are suggestions and could be points of consideration. These suggestions are also being evaluated carefully against the budget and time line available,” the spokesperson said.

Schedule
The company has said that it would try its best in incorporating the suggestions that could make an impact on the passenger service and experience. BIAL is set to hold its next board meeting in late June. BIAL has also maintained that the Rs 1,930 crore-airport would open as per the original schedule. “Work at BIAL is on schedule and the airport will be ready for operations in April 2008,” the statement added.

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May302007/state200705294464.asp

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Airport_rap_Now_its_for_roads/articleshow/2090377.cms
Airport rap: Now, it's for roads
1 Jun, 2007 l 0347 hrs ISTlTIMES NEWS NETWORK
BANGALORE: The brickbats are flying in thick and fast at the Bangalore International Airport (BIA), Devanahalli. If the first one from the Centre was about design, the latest one is on lack of connectivity to the airport...

The civil aviation ministry has objected to the "lax attitude" of the airport company and the state government in organising connectivity...

"The BIA lacks this effort from everyone, be it the promoter or the government," he said...

BIAL CEO Albert Brunner said: "We consider this statement baseless and cannot imagine that anyone from the Union civil aviation ministry can make such a comment."

The ministry is upset that the trumpet interchange connecting NH-7 (Bellary Road) with the airport and the dedicated rail link from Bangalore City to the airport site have not taken off. If work on a portion of the interchange has been stopped because of a court case on land acquisition, the rail link is still at the detailed project report stage, expected to take at least two years to be put in place.

"Where is the dedicated connection to the airport? The airport is due to open on April 2, 2008, but the people will be in a lurch because of dismal connectivity," the official said.

URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/03/10/stories/2007031024070500.htm
Work on six-lane road to international airport to start shortly
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Road will facilitate high-speed traffic between city and airport
State has notified 638.10 acres to be acquired for road
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would anyone know the status on this ...

The Expressway to BIAL from the outer ring road is still in the fighting status, forget about the start of it..
The latest fight for the same is
http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun12007/state200705314884.asp

the previous news..

INFRASTRUCTURE / The expressway and railway line are all set to miss their dates with the new airport.
FOCUS BACK ON THE ROAD NOW!

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May272007/city200705273990.asp


With just ten months left for the scheduled opening of the international airport in Devanahalli the State Government is looking at options closer to reality to address an issue that threatens to hijack the airport boom: Devanahalli's distance from the City.

The Expressway to BIAL from the outer ring road is still in the fighting status, forget about the start of it..
The latest fight for the same is
http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun12007/state200705314884.asp
the previous news..
INFRASTRUCTURE / The expressway and railway line are all set to miss their dates with the new airport.
FOCUS BACK ON THE ROAD NOW!
http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May272007/city200705273990.asp
With just ten months left for the scheduled opening of the international airport in Devanahalli the State Government is looking at options closer to reality to address an issue that threatens to hijack the airport boom: Devanahalli's distance from the City.

Thanks for the updates @vlakshmi_n.
...Around 22,000 passengers will be commuting between the City and the airport, everyday. Add the number of friends and relatives who accompany the passengers and the airport employees, the figure could be well in the excess of 80,000 per day. By all counts a mean figure, considering the minimal options of connectivity between Devanahalli and Bangalore.
From the Hoskote direction, the NH 207 connects to Devanahalli through Sulibele and Balepura. From NH 4 (in the Hoskote direction), commuters can pass through Chimsandra, Budigere and Bettakote, before reaching the airport.
However, spruced-up highways might just not be enough to ensure connectivity from Bangalore to the airport, considering the shape that some of the connecting roads near the airport are in...
though the tone of voice of civil aviation ministry sounds nasty, the concern does look valid and justified.
lets hope, the BIAL and GoKA authorities do some thing to address the issue ..

Construction progress update as on June 2007

The Terminal building

The placement of the roof elements at the terminal building is now complete. Additionally, the installation of the west side wall of the building has been completed. Other works completed include installation of 5 out of the 8 fixed link bridges connecting the terminal building and the apron, installation of 11 escalators out of 16 and installation of 3 elevators out of 8 glass elevators within the terminal building. Installation of 3 X-ray machines out of 8 is completed in the departure area.

The installation of the baggage handling system in the departure area continued. Installation of building management system (BMS) equipment has commenced at the terminal.The other works in progress include granite flooring and cladding on the pillars of the terminal building.

Newly commenced works include glazing at the south and north façade of the terminal, pavement layering in the car park area, installation of structural supports for the baggage handling system in the departure area and installation of the structural supports for the escalators.

The passenger boarding bridges for the terminal are now in transit. Other works like the manufacturing of automatic doors and the remaining seven elevators out of 22 continued.


Air traffic control (ATC) tower & technical block

At the ATC tower, the fabrication of the top dome at the height of 60 meters is nearing completion. The installation of 1elevator in the ATC tower and 3 in the administrative block connecting the tower is underway. The total height of the tower including the top cabin will be 65 meters when complete.

Runway, taxiway and apron

The runway paving is now entirely complete. Cabling for airfield ground lights and fixing of the lights along the runway is underway.
On the taxiway, laying of the top asphalt layer is in progress.
In the apron area, almost 40% of the concrete laying on 360,000sqm area is complete. At the isolation bay concrete laying is progressing well.
Concessionaire construction update

Construction at the concessionaire areas is progressing rapidly. At the fuel farm, fabrication of one out of three tanks is nearing completion. The laying of the hydrant fuel lines in the apron continued. The fuel for the aircrafts which land at this airport will directly be dispensed through hydrant fuel lines by connecting it to the Hydrant System at the Apron.

At the two cargo plots structural concreting works are in progress and at the two flight catering plots earthworks and foundation concreting works are in progress.


http://www.bialairport.com/project_construction_status.htm?cid=topmenu&ses=bial

Guys, there is a certain forumer named "ravi4you" who is going to all other sections of SSC India (Mumbai, Delhi etc) and plaguing it with negativity - very insulting, at that - and then praising "nemma bengaluru". Maybe he is a commoner here? Or some of you know him? Please get him to stop, its quite annoying. It would be nice if he would make some contribution, like the other Bangalore forumers do - instead of flaming.

Anyway, this project is really soaring! Its going so quick...same with Hyderabad airport...beautiful. Hyderabad and Bangalore are two of India's gems!

May be moderator or site admin can post his IP address. I know few people from my company who are contributors and readers of this site don't know if he is one of them.
Guys, there is a certain forumer named "ravi4you" who is going to all other sections of SSC India (Mumbai, Delhi etc) and plaguing it with negativity - very insulting, at that - and then praising "nemma bengaluru". Maybe he is a commoner here? Or some of you know him?

Nigel, it's best to ignore some people who have a 'questionable' intent on this forum. He has a lot of growing up to do and I am sure the Mods of this site are keeping a close watch on him. No wonder his last post in the Mumbai airport forum has been striked off.

Rest assured and look forward to your contributions too :)

Cheers
p2p4


Guys, there is a certain forumer named "ravi4you" who is going to all other sections of SSC India (Mumbai, Delhi etc) and plaguing it with negativity - very insulting, at that - and then praising "nemma bengaluru". Maybe he is a commoner here? Or some of you know him? Please get him to stop, its quite annoying. It would be nice if he would make some contribution, like the other Bangalore forumers do - instead of flaming.

Anyway, this project is really soaring! Its going so quick...same with Hyderabad airport...beautiful. Hyderabad and Bangalore are two of India's gems!

New photos of the airport

http://www.bialairport.com/img/thumbnails/may_Aerobridge_Structural%20steel%20link.jpg

check link for new photos

http://www.bialairport.com/project_pictures.htm?cid=topmenu&ses=bial

New link roads planned for international airport.

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun62007/state200706055862.asp

The government will provide new link roads to the Bangalore International Airport coming up near Devanahalli from different points of the city, apart from upgrading the existing roads and constructing an expressway, State Chief Secretary Pra-hlad B Mahishi said on Tuesday.

He, however, refused to disclose the alignments of new link roads stating that disclosure of alignment and plans would result in unnecessary hike in land prices around the areas.

In an informal chat with the reporters, Mahishi said the six-lane national highway connecting Bangalore-Hyderabad is sufficient to reach the airport for the time being.

He also said the problem over construction of an interchange to provide link from the NH to the airport will be solved and the road will ready before the airport becomes operational in April 2008.

While the upgradation of existing approach roads are already going on, the work on expressway and other proposed new roads would be completed in about an year later, he added.

To a query, Mahishi said the suggestion of the Union government over design of the airport building would be discussed during the board meeting of the Bangalore International Airport Limited scheduled for June 22.
He also indicated that some changes in the interior design of the building would be considered, as suggested by the Centre, during the meeting. Referring to Centre’s observation the building design “looks like a factory,” he pointed out that the pillars of the building are designed in such a away that it provides place for all utilities like electricity, water, air conditioning, etc.

New link roads planned for international airport.
http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jun62007/state200706055862.asp

... the six-lane national highway connecting Bangalore-Hyderabad is sufficient to reach the airport for the time being.

... the problem over construction of an interchange to provide link from the NH to the airport will be solved and the road will ready before the airport becomes operational in April 2008.

... the upgradation of existing approach roads are already going on, the work on expressway and other proposed new roads would be completed in about an year later...
cool.
http://www.bialairport.com/picture_enlarge.php?fn=constructionstatus_22_02_07.jpg&title=BIAL - Project - Construction status
http://i13.tinypic.com/5zfwvnt.jpg

Red-faced govt to discuss redesigning of airport
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: Stung by the civil aviation ministry’s severe criticism of the Bangalore international airport’s design and connectivity, the state government has swung into action: the issue of redesign will be raised at the next BIAL board meeting on June 22.

Chief secretary P B Mahishi, who is chairperson of the steering committee on the airport, told reporters on Tuesday: “We cannot go for a temple design exterior like the Kochi airport, but some frills can be added to the interior. We will discuss how to change the look at the next board meeting.’’

Mahishi said the airport’s Swiss-German designers had concentrated more on the functionality of the airport rather than aesthetics. “The Centre has criticised the pillars which actually conceal utilities like power, water and air-conditioning lines, and support the structure. We will see what can be done about it,’’ he added.

On connectivity, Mahishi said the state has not announced the final alignment of approach roads to the airport as this would lead to land speculation. “But the trumpet interchange at the six-lane national highway, Bellary Road, will be ready by the airport start date. The detailed project report (DPR) of the rail link will be submitted by Delhi Metro within one month,’’ he added.