Name of the Project
ACSA infrastructure investment plan.

Location
South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

Project Description
In accordance with the five-year permission recently granted by the Regulating Committee, ACSA has allocated R21.7-billion towards airport infrastructure developments focused on refurbishments, improvements and statutory compliance over the next five years.

The State-owned enterprise plans to embark on crucial capacity expansion projects at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, in the Eastern Cape, and George Airport, in the Western Cape, focusing on the expansion of their terminal facilities. 

ACSA also plans to build a new cargo terminal, known as Mid-field Cargo, and at a later date, the Mid-field Passenger Terminal, at the OR Tambo Internal Airport, in Gauteng. 

Other significant projects at OR Tambo will include the extension of the bussing gates, which will entail adding six new bussing gates to Terminal A and expanding the retail, seating and holding lounge areas. Additionally, as part of Phase 2 of this project, a new mezzanine level will be built to enhance circulation and optimise seating and holding space.

At Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), in the Western Cape, priority will be given to the domestic arrivals terminal reconfiguration to meet growing capacity needs. This encompasses expanding the meet-and-greet and baggage claim areas, the domestic departures lounge, retail spaces and ablution facilities, as well as an additional baggage carousel, the addition of three new contact gates and fixed boarding bridges. 

The initiation and development of CTIA’s realigned runway development project is expected within the five-year permission period. 

At King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, a hotel will be developed, with terminal expansion during the final year of the five-year permission period.

At King Phalo Airport, in the Eastern Cape, the focus will be on expanding the departure lounge, relocating the security check point, upgrading the ablution facilities, improving retail options in the departure lounge, and adding offices and lounge space on the first floor.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
R21.7-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The projects will be undertaken over a five-year period.

Latest Developments
The current phase of refurbishment at the OR Tambo International Airport is focusing on high-impact passenger areas, namely refurbishing escalators and travelators, installing ergonomic seating, enhancing wayfinding signage and replacing carpets with tiling at all international boarding gates.

The airport is also accelerating the refurbishment of the terminal ablution facilities in direct response to passenger feedback, ACSA has reported.

Specifically, new ablution facilities are now operational on the ground floor at Domestic Arrivals and the Domestic Departures near Central Security.

When Phase 1 is completed in March, 90 individual toilets will be modernised, while Phase 2, which will start in July, will modernise 780 individual toilets that have premium finishes that prioritise hygiene and comfort, ACSA has noted.

The refurbishment work is part of the airport's five-year, R14.5-billion infrastructure programme. The strategic investment will modernise key infrastructure, boost operational reliability and enhance passenger experience.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
ACSA, tel +27 11 723 1400 or email  Mediadesk@airports.co.za