According to news reports, the RM 2 billion KLIA2 terminal will have 68 aircraft parking bays and a third runaway which is located 1.5 km from the second runaway. The new terminal is at least to be 242,000 square meter in size, with a retail space of 32,000 square meters. It will be able to accommodate 30 million passenger with provision to expand to 45 million passenger a year. There is also a possibility to include a rail extension for the Express Rail Link. The construction is expected to finish in 2012.
An artist impression of the terminal.
On July 15, 2010, it was announced that Bina Puri with partner UEM Construction has won the tender to build the terminal for RM 997.23 million. Construction works is expected to complete within 20 months. The construction site is next to the Main Terminal Building / Bunga Raya Complex. The Express Rail Link will be extended beyond Bunga Raya Complex to the new terminal. Once completed, it will be called KLIA2 to reflect higher standard of design and materials, as opposed to the current LCCT, which will be demolished and revert to a cargo hub.
Construction underway at the site.
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