Auckland Airport reaches major milestone as construction begins on new domestic jet terminal

Auckland Airport (AKL) has reached a major milestone in its new domestic jet terminal project, with steel columns now being craned into place as vertical construction begins. Rising up to 21 metres, these columns will support the domestic terminal headhouse, which will house arrivals, baggage claim, airline lounges, amenities, and a new baggage system. Susana Fueyo Suarez, Auckland Airport Chief Infrastructure Officer, said:<br/>“This is one of New Zealand’s most significant infrastructure projects underway right now, and it’s exciting to see the structure rise up out of the ground. We are making good progress on this multi-year build, but it really is significant to be starting work on the main structure itself. You’d have to go back almost 50 years to when the international terminal was built for a project of this scale at Auckland Airport.”<br/>