Cork Airport’s €200m upgrade begins with new mezzanine and faster security checks
Cork based PJ Hegarty has been awarded the contract for the construction of a new mezzanine floor within the terminal building. Photography by David Creedon.
Cork Airport’s most significant capital investment plan in almost 25 years will commence this month with Cork-based PJ Hegarty being awarded the contract for the construction of a new mezzanine floor within the terminal building.
Work on the construction of the new floor is expected to commence this month, and once completed, it will house the airport’s expanded security screening area and a larger executive lounge. This marks the first phase of DAA Group’s €200m capital investment in Cork Airport, announced by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD last May.
The new mezzanine floor will extend over the existing Arrivals concourse and feature a larger passenger security area equipped with the latest C3 EDS technology.
Once completed, it will allow passengers to keep liquids, gels, pastes and large electronic items in their cabin baggage. A fast-track lane will also be added.
The reconfigured arrivals area will include new anti-passback doors, a brighter layout, a new café/bar and upgraded car hire facilities. The mezzanine will also accommodate a new executive lounge with 30% more capacity and an expanded Cork Airport Duty Free shop.
Speaking on the award of contract for construction to PJ Hegarty, DAA CEO, Kenny Jacobs said: “Today marks a major milestone as we start the first project of our €200m Cork Airport Capital Development Programme.
"With PJ Hegarty on board, I’m confident we’ll deliver it on-time, on budget and to the highest standards.”
Niall MacCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport added: “Airports are long-term national assets and it’s vital that we plan and invest in infrastructure for future decades. This project will support jobs, tourism and the wider economy in the South of Ireland.
"As with our runway reconstruction in 2021, we will deliver this on-time and within budget while keeping disruption to a minimum. When complete, passengers will enjoy an even better experience in a terminal we can all be very proud of.”
Maurice Killeen, southern region operations director at PJ Hegarty concluded: “We are delighted to have been awarded this significant contract by DAA, which will further enhance the facilities in Cork Airport and its' growing reputation as a transport hub of choice. 2025 marks the 100-year anniversary of our founding in Cork and it is very appropriate that we continue to form new partnerships in the region with a client as progressive and ambitious as Cork Airport in our Centenary year.”
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