Terminal 2 re-construction sees new construction jobs offered
After 54 years of service, Heathrow's Terminal 2 is to close for demolition with the construction of a £1 billion replacement. The new construction is set to begin in 2010, to develop a new terminal which will house Star Alliance airlines. The terminal is due to take four years, planning to open to the public in 2014.
BAA chief executive Colin Matthews said: "The closure of Terminal 2 marks an important moment in the modernisation of Heathrow. We look forward to the new Terminal 2 providing a new home for the Star Alliance and a better experience for our passengers, with less impact on the environment."
Terminal 2 was originally designed to accommodate 1.2 million passengers a year, but instead it has reached around 8 million annually. The expansion will see hundreds of new construction jobs being offered within the contruction sector to assist with this project.
The major new support facilities included in the development will include, a new terminal building, forecourt and aircraft stands, a remote energy station, cooling station and HV substation will also be constructed.
The existing Queens Building is also planned to be revamped, and the complex project will involve the relocation of 25 airlines and their support teams. The revamp will create a construction footprint while also maintaining the current Terminal 2 project.