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The design of the Portland International Jetport’s terminal expansion
was recently awarded to the OEST/Gensler team. The $60 million project
consists of renovating the existing terminal and a 125,000 SF expansion.
Five new passenger gates, a new security screening checkpoint, an inline
EDS outbound baggage handling system, revised inbound/outbound passenger
circulation, a bridged connection to the parking garage, a food court,
various retail spaces and renovation of the existing terminal are all
project components. LEED certification will be pursued for this project.
The airport’s principal carriers are Air Tran,
Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, Air Wisconsin (dba United) and
U.S. Airways. Over the past year, the airport has experienced larger than
expected growth with enplanements up nearly 20% and total passenger volume
was expected to exceed 1.7 million. The recent introduction of two new
low cost air carriers, Air Tran and JetBlue, are considered major contributing
factors to the Jetport’s growth. The terminal expansion project
is intended to accommodate the increase in passengers and allow for future
growth. Substantial completion is expected in November 2010.
Gensler is the largest architecture and design firm
in the United States and one of the three largest in the world, with more
than 30 offices and 3,000 employees worldwide. Their aviation work has
included diverse projects from the world’s busiest airports, including
Hartsfield Atlanta (US); Chicago’s O’Hare (US); Los Angeles
International (LAX); to some of the busiest and fastest growing airports,
such as JFK International (US) and Austin Bergstrom (US); to international
portals such as Changi (PRC), Guam International (US), Chennai International
(India) and London City (UK).
OEST is the largest employer of architects and engineers in Maine with
101 employees and offices in South Portland, Maine and Orlando, Florida.
During its 26 year history, OEST has worked on multiple projects at the
Portland International Jetport and on numerous other airport projects
throughout the Northeast.
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