T2 Retail Expansion

Melbourne Airport is proposing to invest in a second large scale retail and hospitality re-development in Terminal 2, building on the success of T2 Luxury.
The re-imagined 4-storey T2 retail precinct, located next to the existing airside restaurants, would elevate the pre-flight experience for international travellers featuring 30 new speciality retail and hospitality outlets, including Melbourne inspired gifting plus curations from galleries, in addition to well-known international lifestyle brands.
The space would also include five premium airline lounges, a mezzanine area with a restaurant and bar and larger gate lounges creating a world-class terminal experience.
In Melbourne Airport’s continued effort to bring the city to life at the airport, a rooftop piazza will be built that will include an eatery and bar that contains a viewing deck with expansive views of the airfield – creating a true sense of Melbourne’s CBD and foodie culture.
As part of the proposed upgrade, airport functionality would also be improved with increased seating in the main International Departures level plus more back of house storage space for airline use. Currently, approximately 45 per cent of international travellers fly out using Gates D12 to D20, contributing to the need for the expansion.
Project details
The total 4-storey development would see the airport’s T2 footprint increase by approximately 15,000m2 including around 3500m2 of dedicated retail space and 4500m2 for airline lounges.
The rooftop restaurant and bar would be approximately 600m2 in addition to a large viewing deck.
Five airline lounges to be built at minimum with opportunity to construct more in future.
Additional Duty Free areas in the international gate lounge will be incorporated.
If approved works are set to commence in October 2019 with an opening date forecast for mid to late 2022.
On an average day around 30,000 people fly in and out of Terminal 2, making it one of the busiest hubs in the airport.
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