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Updated: 30Apr12
 
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport - Phase 1
Also Known As : KADP, Jeddah Airport
Country : Saudi Arabia
Project Value : USD 4,500,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Infrastructure | Airports
Consultant : Aeroports de Paris Ingenierie (Design)
PMC : Dar Al Handasah Shair and Partners
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract (7)
Phase:
DB - Awarded
Completion: 2014
 
 
Owner : General Authority of Civil AviationGeneral Authority of Civil AviationLoading... - Saudi Arabia
Location :
Jeddah, Makkah , Saudi Arabia
Contract Type : DB - Design, Build
Facility Type : Airport
Capacity : 15 million passengers per year
Background The General Authority of Civil AviationGeneral Authority of Civil AviationLoading... (GACA) plans to expand King Abdulaziz International AirportKing Abdulaziz International AirportLoading... (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The purpose of the project is to increase the airport's capacity from 15 million passengers per year to 30 million passengers per year.

The KAIA Development Project (KADP) is developed in three phases at a cost of USD 11.3 billion. Phase 2 is expected to be completed in 2020 with a capacity of 50 million passengers per year and phase 3 is expected to be completed in 2035 with a capacity of 80 million passengers per year.

The first phase of the airport expansion involves the overhaul and construction of 2 passenger terminals (north and south), the construction of a general aviation terminal, a desalination plant and other facilities.

Aeroports De Paris Ingenierie (ADPI) is the design consultant.

Dar Al Handasah Shair and Partners is the PMC.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Aug 2013 CompletionAirfield facilities package expected to be completed
Q1 2014 CompletionAutomated people mover expected to be completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In April 2012, the construction of the airfield facilities, the new terminal and the automated people mover was ongoing, the fuel oil terminal was under planning and the DB contract for the aircraft maintenance hangars was awarded to the Jv of TAV, Al Rajhi Holding and Al Habtoor Leighton.

In August 2013, the airfield facilities package is expected to be completed.

In Q1 2014, the automated people mover is expected to be completed.

In 2014, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In November 2011, the construction of the new terminal and the airfield facilities was ongoing.

In May 2011, the DBO contract for the automated people mover was awarded to Bombardier.

In November 2010, the new terminal and the infrastructure package were awarded to Saudi Binladin GroupSaudi Binladin GroupLoading....

In May 2010, the general aviation terminal was completed.

In Q4 2009, the Hajj terminal was completed.

In October 2009, the west runway was completed.

On 12 February 2009, the north and south terminals were completed.

In November 2008, GACA signed a USD 57 million contract with Fraport AG to operate the airport.

In August 2008, Aeroports De Paris Ingenierie (ADPI) signed a USD 137 million design contract for Phase 1 of the KAIA expansion program.

In February 2008, the design for KADP phase 1 started.

In January 2008, the construction works started.
Scope of Work Phase 1 comprises of:

-Geo-technical investigation package
-Topographic survey package
- Site logistic package
- Main designer package
- Mass earth work package
- General aviation package
- Infra-structures / Utilities package
- Main terminal building ( foundation / structural / finishes ) including bagging handling system and passenger bridges
- Elevated roads / Interchanges and bridges ( landside )
- New aircrafts control tower
- Artwork package
- Landscaping works
- Airside taxiways / Roads packages
- Buildings relocated / Removed package
- Deportee terminal package
- Railway station
- Multistory car park
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport - Phase 1 - Aircraft Maintenance Hangars USD 800,000,000
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport - Phase 1 - Airfield Facilities Upgrade USD 270,000,000
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport - Phase 1 - Fuel Oil Terminal USD 3,000,000,000
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Project - Phase 1 - Automated People Mover USD 96,000,000
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Project - Phase 1 - General Aviation Terminal USD 70,000,000
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Project - Phase 1 - New Terminal -
GACA - King Abdulaziz International Airport Development Project - Phase 1- North & South Terminals USD 132,000,000
Project News
17-May-2011 Bombardier Awarded Contract to Design, Build, Operate and Maintain an INNOVIA Automated People Mover System in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Press Release
10-Feb-2010 Jeddah airport project to create 34,000 jobs - Arab News
15-Aug-2009 Contracts for Jeddah airport expansion issued - Gulf News
20-May-2009 Nexans wins cable deal for Saudi airport - Emirates 24|7
20-May-2009 Saudi airport to undergo multi-phase expansion - Gulf News
12-Nov-2008 Work on new terminals at Jeddah airport next month - The Saudi Gazette
03-Aug-2008 GACA signs SR16b deals to develop King Abdul Aziz International Airport - Khaleej Times
23-Jul-2008 Deal for new Jeddah airport signed - Arab News
01-Jan-2008 KAIA Development Project first phase launched in Saudi Arabia - Khaleej Times
29-Dec-2007 Abdullah Opens Jeddah Airport Royal Terminal - Arab News
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Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Jan 2008 ConstructionConstruction works started
Feb 2008 DesignPhase 1 design started
Aug 2008 DesignContract awarded to Aeroport de Paris (ADPI)
Nov 2008 PlanningContract signed with Fraport AG to operate the airport
12 Feb 2009 CompletionNorth and south terminals completed
Oct 2009 CompletionWest runway completed
Q4 2009 CompletionHajj Terminal completed
May 2010 CompletionGeneral aviation terminal completed
Nov 2010 DBNew terminal contract awarded to Saudi Binladin GroupSaudi Binladin GroupLoading...
Feb 2011 DBConstruction of new terminal started
May 2011 DBOAutomated people mover contract awarded to Bombardier
19 Apr 2012 DBAircraft maintenance hangars contract awarded to the Jv of TAV, Al Rajhi Holding and Al Habtoor Leighton
Aug 2013 CompletionAirfield facilities package expected to be completed
Q1 2014 CompletionAutomated people mover expected to be completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

17-May-2011 Bombardier Awarded Contract to Design, Build, Operate and Maintain an INNOVIA Automated People Mover System in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Press Release
10-Feb-2010 Jeddah airport project to create 34,000 jobs - Arab News
15-Aug-2009 Contracts for Jeddah airport expansion issued - Gulf News
20-May-2009 Nexans wins cable deal for Saudi airport - Emirates 24|7
20-May-2009 Saudi airport to undergo multi-phase expansion - Gulf News
12-Nov-2008 Work on new terminals at Jeddah airport next month - The Saudi Gazette
03-Aug-2008 GACA signs SR16b deals to develop King Abdul Aziz International Airport - Khaleej Times
23-Jul-2008 Deal for new Jeddah airport signed - Arab News
01-Jan-2008 KAIA Development Project first phase launched in Saudi Arabia - Khaleej Times
29-Dec-2007 Abdullah Opens Jeddah Airport Royal Terminal - Arab News
» More News
 
General Authority of Civil Aviation, Bin Malek Street, Old Airport Area, P.O. Box 887, Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia, Makkah
Tel: +966 2-640-5000 | Fax: +966 2-640-1477 | Email: gaca-info@gaca.gov.sa | Website: http://www.gaca.gov.sa
  • Name: Adnan Abdulrab Zeheiry
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +966 2-685-4300
  • Name: Khalid Bin Herab
    Position: Engineering Manager
    Tel: +966 2 640-4894
 
Aeroports de Paris Ingenierie
Consultant - Design
Makkah, P.O. Box 4499, Jeddah 21491, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 2-607-1780
 
Dar Al Handasah Building, Verdun Street, P.O. Box 11-7159, Beirut 1107 2230, Lebanon, Beirut
Tel: +961 1-790003,+961 1-790002 | Fax: +961 1-869026 | Email: info@dargroup.com,beirut@dargroup.com
  • Name: John Mc Donald
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +966 2-685-6610
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