Budimex SA to Build New Base for Transportation and Airport Operations Departments
The Upper Silesian Aviation Group (GTL SA), the manager of Katowice Airport, signed an agreement with Budimex SA for realisation of the first stage of construction of a new base for the airport's Transportation and Airport Operations departments.
The new infrastructure will be located in the south-eastern part of the airport, near the de-icing apron. As part of the signed agreement, constructed will be: a two-storey administrative-social building with a surface of 470 m2, a garage/workshop area with a surfaceof 2 294 m2 with 9 stands for cleaning machines, road (manoeuvering area, internal road, pavements) and teletechnical infrastructure. The first stage of the construction of the base is nearly PLN 20M net. The investment is scheduled to conclude in the second quarter of 2025. The base was designed by Budoprojekt.
"Safety of air operations is among most important tasks of every airport's manager. We want relevant departments to have optimal working conditions. We are continuously investing in advanced equipment meant to provide safety. We wish to increase the quality of the social and technical facilities, thus our decision to build a new base for the transportation and operations departments," said Artur Tomasik, President of the Board of GTL SA.
The Airport Operations department and Transport and Vehicle Maintenance department play a significant role in the area of providing the highest level of safety in the airport's restricted area. The former is responsible for maintaining the full operational readiness of the movement area (runway, taxiways and aircraft stands) at Katowice Airport. It carries out operations during winter and is also responsible for grass areas at the airport. To realise these tasks, the department uses special equipment, including cleaning machines, rotary ploughs and high-performance mowing sets. The Transport and Vehicle Maintenance department, on the other hand, keeps GTL SA's vehicles and equipment in proper technical conditions.