Manchester Airport Transformation Programme

[pholling]

Work on fitting out the T2 extension continues at a pace

Just a query for anyone who might know. Are the scanners being installed in the new T2X security the new CAT type? I know the airport had said they ultimately hope to move to this type, but am not sure if the timeline works for the July opening.

 

[Scottie Dog]

I don't have the answer however I will email and try to get an answer for you.

 

[LS@MAN]

I'm not aware of any public involvement in forthcoming trials - but I'll keep my ears open.

The first part of the terminal extension opens on 1st July which will include a single check-in island and all of the airside facilities.

There is still no news with regards to what the ultimate plans are for T1.

By the way I don't classify myself as an expert!!

Thanks for the info as always @Scottie Dog
And apologies, maybe I used the wrong phrase...certainly in the know.

 

[LS@MAN]

Just a query for anyone who might know. Are the scanners being installed in the new T2X security the new CAT type? I know the airport had said they ultimately hope to move to this type, but am not sure if the timeline works for the July opening.

Are these the scanner types they have in Amsterdam as in nothing needs to be taken out?
I am praying for these...

 

[Scottie Dog]

I don't have the answer however I will email and try to get an answer for you.

And your answer is:

"T2x will open with AT x-ray to start then as we move to 2022 we change all our Scanners to CT machines. We are in tender at present, with a trial running at STN."

I hope that helps.

 

[LS@MAN]

And your answer is:

"T2x will open with AT x-ray to start then as we move to 2022 we change all our Scanners to CT machines. We are in tender at present, with a trial running at STN."

I hope that helps.

Just to clarify...the CT machines are the scanners that enable passengers to leave everything inside their hand luggage?

 

[Scottie Dog]

Sorry but I can't answer that one.

 

[Scottie Dog]

My airport contact seems to have gone AWOL at the moment - not replying to emails etc, but I do know that she has another project that is rather more important that sending files to me.

Hopefully i will have 3 weeks updates for you next week.

 

[Scottie Dog]

OAN 30/2020 – MAN-TP INTRUSIVE SURVEYS STANDS 209 & 210
OAN REF:‐ 30/2020 DATE OF ISSUE:‐ 12/03/20 EFFECTIVE DATE:‐ 16/03/20 EXPIRY DATE:‐ 25/03/20
1.0 SUMMARY
1.1 A programme of 1 week’s work to conduct intrusive surveys of the ground and the existing terminal structure on Stands 209 and 210. 2.0 PROGRAMME
2.1 The main survey work will take place between Monday 16th March 2020 and Monday 23rd March 2020. Temporary plates will be removed on either the 24th or 25th of March 2020.
2.2 Working times:
2.2.1  Phase 1 (Stand 210): Monday 16th March 2020 ‐ 09:00 > Tuesday 17th March 2020 ‐ 07:00 (non‐ stop)*.
2.2.2  Phase 2 (Stand 209): Wednesday 18th March – Thursday 19th March 2020 (07:00‐15:00 daily).
2.2.3  Phase 3 (Stand 209): Friday 20th March ‐ Monday 23rd March (07:00‐15:00 daily).
2.2.4 *Temporary plates will be removed from Stand 210 on either March 24th or 25th 2020.
3.0 SCOPE & LOCATION OF WORKS
3.1 On Stand 210 (Phase 1):
 2 x trial pit
 1 x window sample
3.2 Head of Stand 209 (Phases 2 & 3):
 2 x trial pits in close proximity to the apron road system
 1 x bore hole in equipment bay 209 (See drawing for work phases and exact locations)
4.0 OPERATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
4.1 Stand 210 will be closed for phase 1.
4.2 The work on Stand 210 will take place non‐stop and the stand will be returned to service no later than 07:00 on Tuesday 17th March. 4.3 The areas excavated on Stand 210 will be restored to pavement quality concrete and plated over temporarily so that the stand can be returned to service.
4.4 Floor plates will be cambered with screed to mitigate the trip hazard and either yellow paint or yellow/black tape will be used as a marker around the edge of the plate to again minimise any trip risk.
4.5 Stand 209 and ground service equipment (GSE) bays 209 and 209A will be closed for phases 2 and 3 of the work (replacement parking will be available on Stand 209).
4.6 For phases 2 and 3, after the excavations have been completed the works compounds will reduced in size after the vacuum excavation has taken place.

 

[Scottie Dog]

I'm taking a weekend break but hopefully will have updates on Monday evening.

 

[marni1971]

MANs social media page recently uploaded quite a lot of new T2X photos including new interiors.

 

[LS@MAN]

Looks great! Looking forward to trying it out in the summer.
My only concern is MAG may drag the whole TP out now with the corona virus situation...I hope not as it still justifies being done for the eventual future passenger increase not to mention the fact that infrastructure has been neglected greatly in the past.

 

[Seasider]

The way things are going you will have it to yourself.

 

[Scottie Dog]

Still no updates from my MANTP contact and so I thought I would take the opportunity to post photographs than some may have seen from the airport's Facebook pages.

Part 1

 

[Scottie Dog]

Part 2

 

[Rudney88]

How reliable will those escalators be I wonder?!

 

[Scottie Dog]

Having waited for what appears to have been years I have now received 4 updates from the MANTP team and I will share them in individual posts. These will be the last updates for what I think will be rather a long time due to the team now being 'home working'.

Remember when you look at some of the images that, whilst they may look identical to those previously posted, there will normally be an update in the dialogue at the side.

Also keep an eye on the NOTAM/OAN forum as there may be bit of information relating to airfield work coming through on there.

Update #130

 

[Scottie Dog]

Update #131

 

[Scottie Dog]

Update #132

 

[Seasider]

Now they are using Terminal One only, will this speed up some of the work on T2?