Project update: BIAL - Past the half way mark

Past the half way mark
TOI brings you a monthly update on the progress of four major infrastructure projects in the city
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Bangalore: Work on the Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli is 55% complete — past the halfway mark — with the 4-km “Asian record’’ runway getting its main asphalt layer.
Pace of construction is picking up and racing towards the finish, scheduled for April 2, 2008, one year and one month away. Over half the roof is done at the terminal building, while waterproofing of the frontal glace facade has begun. Major structural concreting works in the terminal building are nearing completion.
20TH MONTH REPORT CARD
Work on: Terminal building: Almost half the roof levels covered; installation of roof glazing commenced along with floor at the first floor; mechanical and electrical works in progress. Technical and administrative building finishing touches. ATC tower has reached 54 metres. Boundary wall nearing completion. Asphalt on runway, taxiway laid. Final pavement at the apron ready. Earthwork for four-lane approach road near completion; secondary access road and air side services road in progress.
Ancillary buildings ready up to roof level.
Earthwork for car park begins.