MIAA: Electrical audit to enhance airport ops
THE Manila Airport International Authority (MIAA) reassured the public of its commitment to complete a thorough “electrical system audit” that will significantly enhance airport operations.
In a meeting with MServ and Meralco, the comprehensive plan for the electrical audit was firmed up to ensure that no system will be left out during the probe.
The MIAA is confident that with Mserv’s “expertise” and proven track record, they will be able to bring out the coveted solutions to the present state of NAIA’s (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) electrical systems.
“Times are very challenging for us now; but be that as it may, we are taking steps and exploring all ways possible to achieve our deliverables based on our established priorities,” MIAA OIC(Officer-in-Charge) Bryan Co said.
Apart from addressing the electrical system issues, the focus is to make significant rehabilitation, upgrades, and improvements to facilities and passenger processing systems, according to MIAA.
The MIAA is currently fast-tracking the replacement of passenger boarding bridges, the replacement of chillers, the upgrading of taxiways, expanding the coverage of its CCTV system, and digitization of airport operations and passenger systems, among others. MIAA sees the completion of these major projects in 24 to 36 months’ time.
On the other hand, projects that would highly impact passengers, like the construction of additional comfort rooms in NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and the rehabilitation of existing ones, are underway.
In Terminal 3, the MIAA has earlier announced the immediate construction of additional immigration counters, thereby increasing the now 30 counters to 36.
MIAA also hopes to complete the projects by December this year, the construction of an immigration annex, where six four-man counters will be constructed, or 24 more immigration officers can be deployed.
Once completed, the annex will serve as a processing area for OFWs (overseas Filipino workers), PWDs (persons with disabilities), senior citizens, and diplomats. This is MIAA’s show of support to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), as earlier intimated to the (BI) Commissioner during the planning stages of the STAR Program.
Apart from facilities, MIAA is constantly studying process flows in a bid to reduce congestion points so passengers can have a more convenient airport experience. The removal of the initial security checkpoints in the terminals has proven to be a welcome relief to travelers.
“As we embark on all these tasks, we continuously appeal for understanding and patience from all our stakeholders. With everyone’s support, we can have a better NAIA that we can all be proud of,” said Co.
