Turner Modernizes San Diego Airport Utilities for New Terminal 1
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Turner Construction completed a Central Utilities Plant upgrade at San Diego Airport to support the new Terminal 1, finishing 4 months early with no...
Key Takeaways
- •Completed a major Central Utilities Plant (CUP) upgrade 4 months ahead of schedule.
- •Delivers 5,000 tons of cooling and 26 MMBH of heating capacity for the new Terminal 1.
- •Executed the project with zero disruption to active passenger and airline operations.
- •Supports the broader $3.8 billion project to add 30 new gates at San Diego International Airport.
The Turner-FlatironDragados joint venture has completed a critical modernization of the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) at San Diego International Airport (SAN), a key step in the airport's wider $3.8 billion Terminal 1 (T1) replacement program. The project, which involved upgrading the airport's core heating and cooling infrastructure, was executed without any disruption to ongoing passenger operations and finished four months ahead of schedule.
The successful Central Utilities Plant modernization is foundational to the new T1's operational readiness and sustainability goals. It prevents the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority from having to operate and staff two separate utility facilities, a costly and inefficient alternative. For airlines and passengers, the seamless execution ensured that flights and terminal services continued uninterrupted while the airport's essential
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the capacity of the new Central Utilities Plant at San Diego Airport?
- The modernized Central Utilities Plant (CUP) at San Diego International Airport provides 5,000 tons of cooling capacity and 26 Million British Thermal Units per Hour (MMBH) of heating to support the new Terminal 1.
- How many new gates will the Terminal 1 replacement project add to San Diego Airport?
- The $3.8 billion Terminal 1 replacement project will add a total of 30 new gates to San Diego International Airport. The project is being completed in phases, with the full 30 gates expected to be operational by early 2028.
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Written by Hardik Vishwakarma
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