The project will involve the construction of a new TWD60 billion ($2.06 billion) terminal 3 and runway, increased passenger and cargo handling capacities, more aircraft maintenance facilities, expansion of free-trade port, renovation of two existing terminals, and establishment of airport transportation network. The new terminal will also feature other major facilities like exhibition hall and shopping center.
The area of the aerotropolis will be expanded from 1,249 hectares to 1,994 hectares to accommodate the new facilities. Designing firms and construction companies will soon be invited to take part in bidding for the new terminal project.
The plan is designed to accommodate airport’s passenger and cargo traffic expected to increase to 58.9 million and 4.48 million tons respectively, with the total number of takeoffs and landings tripling to 467,000 by 2030.
Construction work will begin by 2014 and complete in mid-2019.
