Launceston Airport
Security Screening & Check-In Hall
Project Background
Launceston Airport expanded its check-in area and installed state-of-the-art security technology in preparation for expected passenger numbers to double over the next 15 years. The project was partially funded by the Federal Government’s Regional Airport Screening Infrastructure Fund, Regional Airport Security Screening Fund, and received funding from the Tasmanian Government.
Project Overview
The new check-in hall increased capacity, added self-check-in services, upgraded baggage and passenger screening equipment, reduced passenger processing times and improved passenger experience. The project also provided the highest level of security required at regional airports.
Our Role
RP Infrastructure (RPI) was initially engaged to provide advisory services and to work with the Launceston Airport development team to bring the project to commencement. RPI subsequently provided project management services through to handover.
Our services were channelled into four main workstreams:
- Funding and project finances – RPI led Launceston Airport’s negotiations with State and Federal Government bodies to secure funding and develop a financial reporting system for the project.
- Project procurement – picking up from a short Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, RPI managed negotiations for the award of a construction contract, working closely with APAL’s legal advisers and the Contractor’s team. RPI also led final negotiations for the award of the supply and install contract for the specialist security equipment for the project.
- Project management oversight – RPI assisted the Launceston Airport team with leading project governance for the project with a Project Management Plan, a Project Working Group and Project Control Group.
- Delivery and ORAT – RPI provided project management services for the delivery phase of the project, also leading the ORAT process between the client, APAL, multiple contractors, and airline stakeholders.
Key Challenge
RPI managed several large-scale client changes during delivery, such as changing the façade of the new Check-In building to match the 8-metre-high 1970s original terminal façade and moving to a new check-in operating model of common-user self-service consistent with larger ports such as Sydney Airport or Melbourne Airport. RPI managed the client’s change requests, resulting in only minimal delays to project delivery timelines.
