Panel inspects Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal progress

The Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal will be the largest architectural structure in the emirate, once complete.

The Economic Development Committee (EDC) of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council visited the new Midfield Terminal Project (MTP) and Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the emirate's ports, and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad).
The two projects are in line with the Abu Dhabi Plan objectives to create an effective transportation system that serves the community and the economy, and developing vital sectors that contribute to economic diversification.
The members of the committee examined the MTP at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) where they reviewed updates and the progress made in the construction and development processes, in addition to learning about the details of recent concession contracts.
Construction progress of the new MTP is underway according to set plans. The steel structure of the central roof has been completed, as well as the removal of the temporary supports used for constructing the roof element. The supporting structure for the MTB central roof consists of 18 inclined arches of varying heights and sizes weighing around 20,000 metric tonnes. The building will be the largest architectural structure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, visible from 1.5km away.
The committee's visit to Abu Dhabi Ports Company covered a number of facilities in both Khalifa Port and Khalifa Industrial Zone. The committee toured the container handling terminal and quays at Khalifa Port.
The committee was also briefed on the expansion and deepening works at Khalifa Port, which will add an additional 600,000 sq m for cargo handling and support construction works of the second container terminal, which will provide, upon completion, an overall capacity for container volumes of six million TEUs per year.
The committee visited sites at Kizad, including Kizad Logistics Park. The port has an annual capacity of 2.5 million TEUs and 12 million tonnes of general cargo. - Wam