Perth Airport has released its masterplan, outlining a multi-billion-dollar investment program into new and upgraded infrastructure. The announcement follows the release of renders in July for a new domestic terminal, specifically designed for Qantas operations, and an expanded international terminal (Terminal 1), both of which are being developed in collaboration with Woods Bagot, Nordic Office of Architecture, and Architectus. The landscape design is being undertaken by UDLA and TCL.
In addition to these works, the masterplan outlines a program to expand Terminal 2, which includes regional connections, a new 3,000-metre runway parallel to the existing one, a 237-room hotel operated by Accor, two multi-storey car parks, and improvements to the road network.
According to the masterplan, the works will be progressed in stages, beginning with the first car park and the new runway. Construction of the hotel is slated to commence after the initial car park is finished, in mid-2026, while works on the new terminal and second car park are expected to begin in mid-2027.
The entire redevelopment is scheduled to be operational following the completion of the new terminal in 2031, and after Qantas operations are consolidated to the central airport precinct; both Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 buildings are set to be decommissioned.
Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters said the masterplan details the enormous potential of the airport, which is forecast to grow from an annual passenger intake of 17 million to more than 30 million passengers by 2046.
“We have begun work on the largest private investment in infrastructure in Perth’s history, which will be delivered over the course of this five-year plan,” he said. “This will unlock the full potential of the resources sector and its extraordinary pipeline of new projects worth more than $100 billion. It will create a vast array of new tourism, business and trade opportunities for Western Australia and deliver new property development opportunities on the airport estate.
“Most importantly, it will provide Western Australians with a world-class travel experience within ‘One Airport’ and deliver our airline partners the capacity and efficiencies they need to grow their businesses,” Waters added.
Waters said that in its development, the airport commits to growth that is responsible and sustainable.
“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and the masterplan confirms our commitment to net zero by 2032.”
The masterplan is now open for public comment until 23 December.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
