Here is an article about the plans for the new Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL):
http://www.expresstravelworld.com/200605/management03.shtml <Project Report Hub, spoke and wheel The Garden City has once again risen to the occasion. It is grooming itself for a favourable travel climate and its latest strategy is the new international airport. Priya Krishnaswamy presents a status report > Here is what it says about the facilities under cnstruuction: <"One can safely assume that the new airport will provide for the huge growth expected in Bangalore. The new international airport will then have the capacity to cater to major delegations fully justifying an international convention centre as part of the airport city in Devanahalli." > <The master plan for the airport is prepared in line with current International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommendations; and in tune with the IATA guidelines and AAI requirements. Phase 1 of the airport will include a passenger terminal, ..... airside road system, two-way access road,.... rescue and fire fighting facilities, airline support facilities, fuel farm, terminal parking, administration and maintenance buildings, ground equipment maintenance area, ... and boundary walls.> <All these plans are in accordance to environment-friendly guidelines. The airport will consume solar energy and energy produced by natural materials thereby minimising non-replaceable energy and reducing running costs. The Environment Management Systems comprises specific environmental management plans in addition to project-specific environmental management measures. These measures would respond to issues such as the appropriate use of land planning in response to the airport and related cumulative air quality, water quality and biodiversity issues. The environmental management of the airport would be consistent with relevant Indian laws and international standards (ISO 14000 series). Of the total site area of 4,300 acres, around 2,000 acres will be occupied by runways, terminal buildings and air traffic control towers. The remaining land will be used for other structures including the state government's hardware technology park, extended air cargo terminals and cold storage facilities for horticulture products. The surrounding areas are also to be used for other recreational and hospitality related developments. The three kilometre long site shall be developed to house aeronautical and other activities. These shall complement the airport in addition to the substantial landscaped areas. There will also be a star hotel catering to domestic and international travellers, service apartments in close proximity to the office park and convention centers. The fundamentals The airport, designed by Kaufmann and Van der Meer Planer AG of Switzerland, will be cosmopolitan and will include a range of premium office space, retail, entertainment and hospitality services. While the civil engineering and construction work is taken care of by Larsen & Toubro, the operations and maintenance services are currently being negotiated between BIAL and Unique Zurich Airport. BIAL has a contract with Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) and Siemens Ltd India for equipping the airport with adequate technical systems.....> <"Business travellers visiting Bangalore for MICE events need not enter the city [of Bangalore] at all.> My idea is: why not plan for the non-aeronautical part of Mopa as a proto-city for general purposes --- subject to a "quick change" for specific aeronautical purposes at some point in the future. I dont know if there are any international precedents for this. Perhaps our eminent NRG gurus of goanet can enlighten us on this aspect. This is just brainstorming, OK? What have we got to lose except our ignorance? Cheers. P.S. The space for for future aeronautical purposes can be conserved as park/waste/scrub land or whatever. A windfarm for electricity generation, anyone? :) _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org)