Manchester: Airport Transformation Programme

[EGCC_MAN]

Further to marni's post, MAG has also designated Pier 3 as the new home of MAN's A380 stands. This takes advantage of the additional manoeuvring space available between Pier 3 and Pier C. The road layout in that space has also been redesigned to accommodate the change, so it appears to be a solution for the long term. Whilst I haven't seen final confirmation, my expectation is that the Pier 4 shown in the early plans will never be constructed.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Another shot by 'our friend' apparently showing the Airport Entrance.

 

[RhysTheBeast]

Looking at the pier 4 situation, Personally I would demolish T1 in its entirety, as it is no longer fit for purpose, extend T2 to connect with T3, build pier 4, perhaps room for a pier 5, and refit T3 extending it to create a kind of pier 6. Would that be feasible? I'm no expert, but to my untrained eye, that would make sense.

 

[EGCC_MAN]

In an ideal world MAG would do as you suggest. They've certainly been considering concepts along those lines. T1 is not only time-expired, it is also constructed too far south on the airport campus which means very limited apron space available between its frontage and 23R/05L. A new structure set much further back resolves this. But the problem is cost. Refurbishing the existing T1 piers is much cheaper than the new-build option, and no-frills carriers don't require a new luxury facility. I fear that MAN may have to 'make do' with the less-ambitious development, not only due to its innate cost but also because MAG has redevelopment commitments to fund at STN and EMA as well.

 

[Scottie Dog]

A further set of photos from 'Our Friend' of the entrance and check-in hall.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Another couple of updates from "Our Friend"

Cladding being applied to the T2X exterior.

Main fans for T2X

 

[marni1971]

As per the MANTP twitter Q&A today, the M56 link bridge and it seems the MSCP extension is now deferred to a later phase.

New MSCP opens April.

 

[Coathanger16]

As per the MANTP twitter Q&A today, the M56 link bridge and it seems the MSCP extension is now deferred to a later phase.

New MSCP opens April.

Forgive my ignorance but what/where was the M56 link bridge?

 

[marni1971]

Forgive my ignorance but what/where was the M56 link bridge?

There’s a proposed bridge for drop offs from the T2 motorway junction directly onto the top floor of the existing multi story car park. This floor was to become one huge drop off area.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Another update from our "Spy on the Inside".

Powercentre going in today side of car park.

 

[RhysTheBeast]

Things are moving quite rapidly now. Never ceases to amaze me at how quickly things have progressed from the first spade in the ground.

 

[marni1971]

Thanks as always Scottie.

Regarding the T2X "glass facade" photo.... really? We were under the impression it would be a cheaper solid wall with windows set into it, not a glazed curtain wall. Anyone shed any light? Obviously this would be great news.

 

[Scottie Dog]

No idea at the moment Marni1971, but I'll let you know if I come across anything.

 

[Deleted member 82]

Will the car park have some form of cladding added to the metal - or is that the finish?

 

[marni1971]

Shamelessly nicked off Twitter. It’s looking like a terminal now!

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[Scottie Dog]

These photographs taken by "Our Friend" apparently show the new check-in hall and parts of the welcome area and level 3 in T2X.

 

[Scottie Dog]

OAN 101/2018 MAN-TP PP03 AGL DUCT INSTALLATION STANDS 73R & 74 AND TAXIWAY NOVEMBER

1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 As part of the MAN-TP transformation, an eight-week programme of works will be carried out to install ducts for the new Taxiway Lima and L1 Intermediate Holding Point (IHP) Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs).
2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The overall programme of work will be from Monday 29 th October 2018 until Wednesday 9th January 2019. (The programme allows for the Christmas holiday period.)
2.2 Night working, Sunday to Thursday, the nominal working hours will be 20:00 – 06:00L. Day-time working, Monday to Friday, the nominal working hours will be 08:00-18:00L.
3.0 LOCATION & SCOPE OF WORKS
3.1 All work will be located on Taxiway November, from abeam stand 73C, and on Stand 73R and Stand 74. The work site is 24m north of Stand 73L centreline and crosses Taxiway November to Stand 85.
3.2 The overall scope of works will involve the following tasks:
• Excavation of 3m wide trench within a 13m wide site on Taxiway November and installation of AGL duct.
• Excavation of 4m wide trench within a 20m wide site on Stands 73 & 74 and installation of AGL duct.
• Installation of red/white melba blocks lit with red ob lights to delineate the WIP site across Taxiway November.
• Installation of red/white water filled blocks and lit Heras fencing to delineate the WIP site across Stands 73 and 74.
• Installation of AGL pots, for the new Taxiway Lima on Stands 73 & 74 and for the new IHP L1 on Taxiway November.
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Stand Closures
4.1.1 From Monday 29th October 2018 Stands 73R, 73C, 74R, 74C and 74L will be closed.
4.2 Taxiway Closures
4.2.1 Taxiway November will be closed abeam Stand 73 from Monday 29th October 2018. The excavation across the taxiway will be left open and in a sterile condition with red and white lit melba logs enclosing it.
4.3 Pushback Procedures
4.3.1 Non-standard pushback procedures will be instructed by ATC when required from Stands 73L and 72 (L, R&C). Aircraft pushed back and facing the runway must be pulled forwards so that the aircraft nose wheel is abeam Stand 71R centreline before starting engines, to avoid any jet blast hazard to the work in progress. Aircraft may also be pushed back into Taxilane November-Alpha at times.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Terminal 2X starts to get glazing that overlooks the airfield - courtesy of "Our Friend"

 

[Scottie Dog]

My first visit to the airport for a couple of months and so here are my own photos and any comments that I feel may help:

Part 1

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View front T1 multi-storey car park along the T2 apron, with Pier 1 in the background.

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The first of a set of pictures starting at the extreme and of Pier 1 and working towards the terminal.

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The RECO advert in the background refers to a Dutch company that provides for the rental of emergency lifts and stair lifts.

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Looking into T2X from the current T2 upper-level road.

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Landside frontage of T2X
Apologies for the standard of the picture, however it was taken close-mesh netting.

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From the top of the current T2 car park, looking across the drop-off area for T2X with the new multi-storey car park in the background.

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Looking into T2X

 

[Pacman]

Is this really the Link Corridor? I ask because there is no sign of a travelator, which I believe was to be installed. Where ever it is there appears to be a considerable walk involved.

In Planetalk 59 there was a photo which was the same view but captioned "Pier finishes on-going" which infers this is likely the section within the pier iteslf.


I suspect this is the arrivals level judging by the windows.
There are no travelators on the departure level within the pier, so i suspect that they didn't feel the need for them on either level of the pier iteself.

Hopefully the photo is from the far end of the pier, as it looks like it could be a long boring walk back to the main link for the travelators.