Sunshine Coast Regional Council allocated $3.6 million to the redevelopment of the Sunshine Coast Airport terminal and departure lounge. Work commenced on upgrades in April 2009 that will significantly enhance the travelling experience for all of the airport’s commuters, visitors and staff.
The redevelopment of the airport terminal is a component of Stage One of the Airport’s Master Plan which will ultimately deliver unprecedented economic benefits to the Sunshine Coast.
The new development, designed to reflect the natural light and feel of the Sunshine Coast region, will incorporate a unique rainforest walk as well as the creation of a Richmond Birdwing Butterfly habitat.
The redevelopment also included additional amenities, Wi-Fi internet, an enlarged departure lounge, and a greater range of shops including the Sunshine Coast’s unique Jewellery Lounge. Sunshine Coast Airport welcomes new operators Spotless and AWPL Property Solutions who will establish a number of retail and food and beverage outlets including Sumo Salad, Velluto Coffee, The Glass House Bar, Rip Curl and News Travels as well as locally owned and operated Mudjimba Cafe The Loaded Lizard.
Work were completed in January 2010.
For further information on the Terminal Redevelopment please click here to download a copy of the project brochure.
PROJECT UPDATES:
4 December 2009 | Mayor Abbot officially opened the Terminal Redevelopment. |
2 December 2009 | New cafe The Loaded Lizard commenced trading |
26 November 2009 | The new exit to the Short Term car park is now open |
23 November 2009 | The commencement of laying new carpet tiles has occured along with new floor rugs in the departures area. |
12 November 2009 | Security Screening point was moved to its new location as well as improvement works commening on the exit to the Short Term car park. |
5 November 2009 | A large pandanus tree has been installed in the fountain area in the central atrium. |
14 October 2009 | Stage 2 of the Terminal Redevelopment project will be completed with the opening of the rainforest walkway, relocation of the security screening point and opening of The Glass House Bar today. |
3 October 2009 | The new newsagency and gift shop, News Travels is now open. |
13 August 2009 | New amenities for passengers and visitors opened at northern end of the Terminal. Amenities near the departure lounge will be temporarily closed for renovation. |
31 July 2009 | Sumo Salad and Velluto now open for business. The temporary café has been dismantled. |
14 July 2009 | One of the external doors near Arrivals closed for approximately 4 weeks to allow for external construction works.
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10 July 2009 | Hoarding erected around the new News Travels store between check-in and departures |
20 June 2009 | The new Jewellery Lounge store opened to the public. The store is now located near passenger arrivals. |
7 May 2009 | Hoarding erected around the site of the new Jewellery Lounge (between the luggage carousels and the arrivals door) to allow construction works to commence. |
| 21 April 2009 | Public phone and ATM relocated to northern end of Terminal near Administration Office |
| 8 April 2009 | Temporary hoarding erected around the old kiosk to allow for demolition |
| 1 April 2009 | Velluto established a temporary cafe to accommodate passenger needs while fit-out of their new premises is underway |
| 30 March 2009 | Redevelopment works commence |