The $35m extension to the existing terminal included a new concourse, seven gate lounges, luggage handling facilities, a Golden Wing Lounge and office space, to double the airline’s facilities in preparation for deregulation of the aviation industry. The job was a fast-track, fixed price construction contract, and it was completed in March 1992, ahead of the June 1992 completion deadline, despite redesign and documentation to major areas.
The $3.1m steel canopies that traverse the access road were constructed using structural steel components that were pre-finished and transported in the largest section available from a fabrication plant in Albury. They also incorporated special grade stainless steel from Korea and purpose designed roof sheeting.