Chennai International Airport is preparing for a major facelift with the undergoing Phase II modernisation works. The project envisages significant enhancement of terminal as well as airside capacity.

In the city side, the Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP, East &West) facility is nearing completion and will be put to use from 01 August 2022. The 2.5 Lakh Sq. ft. MLCP facility can accommodate more than 2000 cars at a time, will also offer commercial options including retail facilities, food courts and multiplex (05 nos.) for visitors.

 

EV stations in MLCP

 

Continuing with these efforts to augment visitor/passenger experience at Chennai Airport, the MLCP will have Electric Vehicle(EV) charging stations(points) catering to visitors using electric cars. The West MLCP will have 03 EV charging stations while the east MLCP will have 02 such stations. With dedicated charging stations for electric cars, the parking facility will keep pace with changes in the market, and charging points will increase accessing the requirement in future. Visitors driving to MLCP can pre-book for the EV charging slots and make payments on the dedicated app, which will be functional with commencement of MLCP.

Once the MLCP is operationalised the entire surface parking will make way for beautiful landscaping with sustainable, eco- friendly features which, will enhance the aesthetic contour of the city side of Chennai International Airport.

 

This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. Vishnudas L, Manager (CC/PR), AAI Chennai Airport.

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(Release ID: 1840342)