New Control Tower for Dublin

Dublin airport is to get a new control tower which is expected to be operational by 2012 when the second runway and new terminal are operational. The IAA design team is currently working on the plans which will be submitted to Fingal County Council for approval early in the new year.

In contrast to the existing structure at 32m tall, the new 80m (to floor of basket) structure won't be a record breaker - Kuala Lumpur is one of the tallest at 130m, but it will be comparable to the new control tower in Heathrow which is 87m tall.

In addition, a 700 to 800 square metre base building is included in the plan. Thales will again be supplying the 'plant and equipment' to make it all work as the IAA have stated that they are happy to work with the French company in spite of last summers failures at Dublin.