Contract signed for expansion work at the airport.
Published: 05/02/2009
Grand Bahama Airport Company, Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), Bahamas Business Unit, recently signed a contract with local contractor, SRA Construction for a 5,000 sq. ft. extension to the Domestic Terminal at Grand Bahama International Airport. Phil Carey, Director of the Grand Bahama Airport Company, said the expansion of the terminal will provide needed capacity for an increase in passengers resulting from domestic and non-U.S. international flights. 'The expansion will include additional check-in counters, seating for up to 600 passengers, security processing, a smoking lounge, a food and beverage area, male and female handicap-equipped bathrooms, a new baggage claim belt, a covered walkway on the drop off and ramp sides, automatic doors, office areas, and an upgraded check-in area,' said Mr. Carey. The work is expected to be completed by March of 2009.
Grand Bahama Airport (GBAC)
Grand Bahama Airport Company (GBAC) owns and operates the Grand Bahama International Airport, which is situated only 65 miles from Florida and capable of handling the largest aircraft in the world. GBAC is a joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) is the world's leading port investor, developer and operator with interests in 24 countries throughout Asia, Pacific the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Committed to innovation, HPH is one of the most technologically advanced ports operators in the industry.
Today, HPH has operating rights in a total of 292 berths in 47 ports and owns a number of transportation-related service companies.
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