Client: Hawkins & AIAL
Date: 2023
Location: Auckland Airport
Project overview
As part of Auckland Airport’s terminal development programme, GVC supported Hawkins with the demolition of the old Eastern Bag Hall and the delivery of new structured cabling and IT infrastructure for the replacement facility. The project was critical to expanding baggage processing capacity and preparing for future domestic terminal integration.
GVC’s involvement
- Planned and executed the relocation of AIAL’s primary fibre optic entry point, including over 50 cables and 400 active services
- Designed and installed diversified fibre pathways to reduce future risk during construction
- Delivered full structured cabling and IT deployment for the new facility
- Worked in a live operational environment, coordinating closely with Hawkins and other contractors to maintain site safety
Performance commentary
- Quality: Complex fibre migrations completed without service disruption
- Time: Delivered to programme with staged cutovers and clear sequencing
- Cost: Delivered within allocated scope
- H&S: Maintained strong safety performance across both demolition and construction phases
Conclusion
GVC’s expertise in fibre network planning and live service migration played a key role in protecting Auckland Airport’s operations while delivering infrastructure that supports its long-term growth.
