Friday, March 22, 2002
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Friday, March 22, 2002 |
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Hartsfield moves to upgrade terminals Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport officials are moving forward with plans to upgrade the airport's Central Passenger Terminal Complex. Part of the airport's overall $5.4 billion Hartsfield Development Program, the project will identify, repair and upgrade designated areas within the airport's facilities. The cosmetic modifications are slated to begin in spring 2002 and will occur in multiple phases. "The upgrades are routine procedures that every facility with high volumes of foot-traffic must complete," said Aviation General Manager Ben DeCosta. "Because Hartsfield is open 24 hours a day, the life expectancy of some materials can decrease at a faster rate due to the facility's continuous usage." In 1999, Hartsfield officials prepared a CPTC Condition Survey Report, which successfully identified existing interior structures and finishes that required aesthetic attention. To comply with the report's recommendations, airport officials will replace degraded wall coverings on columns inside the main terminal building and the boarding holding areas inside International Concourse E, replace wall coverings along moving sidewalks within the pedestrian mall, and install upgraded railing posts in the north and south terminal baggage claim areas. Another component of the project will upgrade select restroom facilities, which include the installation of stainless steel toilet partitions within restrooms located on concourses A and B, inside the main terminal building and on concourse T. DeCosta added, "We are focused on providing an aesthetically pleasingenvironment that enhances our current level of customer service and satisfaction. And, as a part of our service, the project will not have a significant impact on passengers who travel through Hartsfield." All work, except for the restroom modifications, is scheduled to occur between midnight and 6 a.m. "Each restroom facility slated forimprovement will be closed, according to schedule, until work is complete," said DeCosta. This method will allow maintenance crews ample time to upgrade the facility and return it to normal operations with minimal disruptions."
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