GVK’s New Iconic Terminal 2 Inaugurated at Mumbai to Set New Global Benchmarks
- Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh inaugurates the new integrated terminal
- Operations at T2 to begin on February 12, 2014 for International passengers
- T2 receives LEED Gold certification for its environmental stewardship
- New integrated T2 houses world’s largest art programme ‘Jaya He’
GVKs new integrated Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai was inaugurated
The design of Terminal 2 draws inspiration from India’s national bird, The Peacock. The terminal will be home to India’s largest public display of art, titled Jaya He, spread across 3 km encompassing all four levels.
Reflecting GVK’s environment stewardship, Terminal 2 was built to be highly energy & water efficient. The terminal will feature a multi-level car-park with the ability to handle 5200 cars making it one-of-the largest in the country.
● Spans across 4.4 m sq. ft.
● Dedicated 6-lane, 3.2 km elevated access road through the highway
● 208 Check-in counters
● 60 emigration, 72 immigration counters
● 52 boarding bridges
● Retail footprint of 200,000 sq. ft.
● Lounges, 1 Day hotel & 1 Transit hotel
● 10 Baggage carrousels, expandable to 14
● Automated baggage system handling 9600 bags per hour
● 10,900 seating capacity, 102 toilets, 161 elevators, escalators, travellators
● LEED Gold Certified
Dr. G V K Reddy, Executive Chairman, GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd, said, “The opening of Terminal 2 is an important milestone. Over the years, we have developed expertise in executing challenging and complex infrastructure projects. T2 reiterates our commitment towards building a better India.”
The new T2 is an iconic global mega structure & India’s first and most advanced vertical passenger terminal that integrates world-class design, architecture, infrastructure and operational efficiency, with a rich infusion of Indian heritage & cultural character.
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