Singapore Changi Airport has awarded the second contract, worth $1.11 billion, to develop a three-runway system at the airport. The new runways will allow the airport to handle more flights as demand for air travel increases. The first contract of almost similar value was awarded in October 2015. Changi, which now operates with two runways, will add a third strip as part of the development of Changi East, which includes a new mega passenger terminal, Terminal 5. The third runway will be the one currently used for military flights. It is separated from the current airport premises by the Changi Coast Road, which is being diverted to accommodate Changi’s expansion plans. To prepare the runway for commercial flights, it will be lengthened and connected to the two existing runways through a 40 km road network. The entire project is expected to be completed by early 2020.
