Sydney Airport has appointed Multiplex to provide early construction planning and delivery expertise for the proposed redevelopment of its T2 and T3 terminals.

The appointment comes as Sydney Airport develops the Major Development Plan for the T2-T3 terminal project, which is intended to expand terminal capacity and improve connections between terminals.

The T2-T3 project is expected to introduce additional terminal space and 12 swing gates capable of handling both domestic and international operations. The expansion is also designed to improve passenger movement and unlock additional capacity to provide a more seamless experience.

“Bringing Multiplex into the project at this stage gives us valuable construction and delivery expertise as we continue to develop the Major Development Plan,” says Sydney Airport Group Executive, Planning and Delivery, Paul Willis.

“This is a highly complex project in the heart of a live airport precinct. Early collaboration between the airport, designers and contractor will help us test how the project can be built and staged safely and efficiently, while minimising impacts on passengers, airlines and airport operations.

“Multiplex has a strong track record delivering complex infrastructure and major projects, and we look forward to working together to progress a terminal development that supports Sydney Airport’s long-term growth and delivers a better experience for passengers and airlines,” Willis adds.

Mutliplex and Sydney Airport Group Photo.jpg — Photo (L-R): Pouya Razavi, Commercial Director, Sydney Airport; Paul Willis, Group Executive, Planning & Delivery, Sydney Airport; Scott Charlton, CEO, Sydney Airport; John Flecker, CEO Global, Multiplex; David Ghannoum, Regional Managing Director, NSW & ACT, Multiplex; and Manos Sartzetakis, Construction Manager, Multiplex.

According to Multiplex Regional Managing Director David Ghannoum, the company would bring extensive experience in delivering large-scale, technically demanding projects in operational settings.

“We share Sydney Airport’s commitment to safety, quality and long-term value, and are pleased to contribute our expertise to a project that will support the future of Australia’s international gateway,” Ghannoum notes.

“ECI is fundamental to the project's success, laying the groundwork and infrastructure needed to support future stages. This contract also reflects a highly collaborative approach that sets a new benchmark for our industry.”

Multiplex’s appointment follows Sydney Airport’s selection of Grimshaw and Mott MacDonald as the project's lead consultants. Grimshaw is responsible for architectural design, while Mott MacDonald is leading the engineering component.

The T2-T3 redevelopment is part of Sydney Airport’s planned $6 billion capital works program over the next five years. The broader program is intended to prepare the airport for projected passenger growth, with annual passenger numbers forecast to reach 72 million by 2045.

Main image: Sydney Airport’s T2-T3 terminal expansion project - Masterplan 2045

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