UK. Work has started on the £15 million (US$21 million) upgrade project to improve the passenger experience at George Best Belfast City Airport.
As reported, retail space will be expanded by over +30% as part of the infrastructure investment, with both World Duty Free and WHSmith increasing the size of their stores.
Food & beverage facilities will be expanded by +25%. HMSHost operates many of the existing facilities at the airport including the Bushmills Bar.
Construction company H&J Martin Fit Out is now on site at the airport as work on the first phase of the project commences, involving demolition works and preparation of areas for the new retail fit-out.
The completed works will be contained within the current terminal building and will be completed by October 2018.
Belfast City Airport Capital Projects and Engineering Manager Chris Horner said: “Continually enhancing the overall passenger journey for our passengers is a major objective for Belfast City Airport and our £15m investment programme will be a key factor in delivering on this commitment.
“H&J Martin Fit Out is carrying out the main elements of the refit to the highest possible specifications and we have been working closely with the team throughout.
“Completing the preparation of the existing areas for work to begin on the refurbishment of the retail areas is a significant milestone in the project and we look forward to work progressing further as the new terminal reconfiguration takes shape.”
