The major infrastructure investment includes an upgrade of the airport’s departure lounge, incorporating its retail, food and beverage offering.
This element of the works is being delivered by leading construction company H&J Martin Fit Out, which is now on site at the airport. Work is now progressing on the first phase of the project which involves demolition works and preparation of areas for the new retail fit-out and is on schedule.
Upcoming works will include additional food and beverage outlets, new and enlarged toilet facilities in Departures, as well as more seating areas.
Announced earlier this year, the entire works will be contained within the current terminal building and will be completed by October 2018.
Chris Horner, Capital Projects and Engineering Manager at Belfast City Airport, said: “Continually enhancing the overall passenger journey for our passengers is a major objective for Belfast City Airport and our £15m investment programme will be a key factor in delivering on this commitment.
“H&J Martin Fit Out is carrying out the main elements of the refit to the highest possible specifications and we have been working closely with the team throughout.
“Completing the preparation of the existing areas for work to begin on the refurbishment of the retail areas is a significant milestone in the project and we look forward to work progressing further as the new terminal reconfiguration takes shape.”
William Sproule, Fit Out Director at H&J Martin Fit Out, said: “The H&J Martin Fit Out team is delighted to be delivering the upgrade at Belfast City Airport and we are committed to delivering a high-quality project that will enhance passenger experience for years to come.
“Works are progressing on the programme as we prepare to move onto the next stage in partnership with Belfast City Airport.”
The capital expenditure will further enrich and enhance the overall passenger journey through the airport.
There will be in excess of a 30 per cent increase in retail space, with an expanded offering from World Duty Free and WH Smith. Food and beverage facilities will be expanded by 25 per cent, with broader choice for customers being introduced along with partner HMS Host, which operates existing facilities including the Bushmills Bar.
Additionally, customer seating will be more than doubled, as will airside customer washroom facilities, which will also be fully refurbished.
