alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 KLIA2 fails to get fitness certification PETALING JAYA: KLIA2 looks set to be delayed yet again. About two thirds of the main terminal building have yet to receive approval from the relevant authorities because they were found to be not ready for public use. Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, the Sepang Municipal Council and the Fire and Rescue Department inspected the building in the last week of January and found that 65% of the main terminal did not comply with fire and safety standards. There are cracks in a sewerage pipe outside the terminal, and parts of the road and drainage are not fit for use. Their recommendation is essential for the issuance of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC). Yesterday, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said in a statement that it has failed to receive the CCC for the KLIA2 terminal building from UEMC-Bina Puri. This is despite assurances from the main contractor, UEMC-Bina Puri Joint Venture, that it will hand over the terminal building or hand the CCC to the airport operator by Jan 31. This potentially signals another delay in the opening of Asia’s biggest low-cost air terminal scheduled for May 2 after almost a year of delays. MAHB said it would continue to engage with UEMC-Bina Puri on the next course of action in regard to the issuance of the CCC and the commencement of operational readiness and airport transfer or ORAT. It added: “All efforts are being taken to support UEMC-Bina Puri JV towards the completion of the terminal building to enable the opening of KLIA2 on May 2, 2014.’’ In a separate statement, UEM-Bina Puri confirmed it could not obtain the CCC by Jan 31 and claimed that this was due to an “unexpected issue” which occurred recently during a follow-up inspection. “The JV partners have discussed and are working with MAHB, the authorities, consultants and architects to rectify the matter and rectification works will commence immediately. Public safety is the main priority, thus, we will ensure proper rectification works are diligently carried out. “At the same time, UEMC-Bina Puri JV will work together with MAHB on the next course of action in regard to the issuance of the CCC and the commencement of ORAT,’’ it added. Rectification works will take about three to four weeks to complete and even though the contractors are scheduling for another test to be conducted by the Fire and Rescue Department in two weeks, any delay in getting the building certified fit will have an impact on the opening of the airport. “There have been so many promises and assurances given by the contractors, yet they failed to get the CCC. There are now concerns if they can even obtain the CCC by the end of February,’’ said an industry source. The KLIA2 task force chaired by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi met yesterday to deliberate on the reasons why the CCC was not obtained. It is not known if the contractors will be penalised for failure to secure the CCC. On Jan 13, Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein visited the airport and said KLIA2 would be ready on May 2. “The project is now 98% complete and all parties are working hard 24/7 to meet the deadline,” Hishammuddin said at a press conference at the site. He had said the project was expected to receive the CCC – given by the architects, engineers and building draughtsman registered with the Board of Architects Malaysia – by the end of the month. KLIA2 has missed several deadlines for opening with the last one scheduled for April 30 before being moved to May 2. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/02/05/KLIA2-fails-to-get-fitness-certification-Opening-of-Asias-biggest-lowcost-air-terminal-looks-set-to/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 With just natural light, it looks quite bright. Hope it stays that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 The project completion is anything but bright at this moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 KLIA2 fails to get fitness certification Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, the Sepang Municipal Council and the Fire and Rescue Department inspected the building in the last week of January and found that 65% of the main terminal did not comply with fire and safety standards. There are cracks in a sewerage pipe outside the terminal, and parts of the road and drainage are not fit for use. Holy molly......65% of non-compliance, that's a high rate......hmm....Let's hope the ceiling doesn't collapse like those at our hospitals?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 KLIA2 is becoming an abomination now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 “The project is now 98% complete and all parties are working hard 24/7 to meet the deadline,” Hishammuddin said at a press conference at the site. 98%? From that picture alone, I would say less than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 not approved by bomba...typical...same case as Hamad and Berlin... so the blaming game continues..contractor blame consultant for a design which does not follow the requirement...and consultant will blame client for not providing the right specification. nothing new to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Isn't this photo so typical of what is going on? Even the yellow signage is placed upside down! not approved by bomba...typical...same case as Hamad and Berlin... so the blaming game continues..contractor blame consultant for a design which does not follow the requirement...and consultant will blame client for not providing the right specification. nothing new to me. Yes, total incompetence from top to bottom... Malaysia Boleh, Kangkung Boleh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azri 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Isn't this photo so typical of what is going on? Even the yellow signage is placed upside down! Yes, total incompetence from top to bottom... Malaysia Boleh, Kangkung Boleh! Please don't tell me that tall plant is plastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Please don't tell me that tall plant is plastic! It is real, the last time i touched it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 It's safe to say it's plastic. Perhaps they could have kangkung garden a la Changi's orchid garden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur Van Straten 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 I like this line: “All efforts are being taken to support UEMC-Bina Puri JV towards the completion of the terminal building to enable the opening of KLIA2 on May 2, 2014.’’ Contractor no need to worry? On the other hand.....Halfway across the world.... The new Berlin Brandenburg Airport opening is again delayed and costs have risen to Euro 4.75 billion. (about 21 Billion Ringitt). And this from a n original budget price of Euro 2.5 Billion. And, no completion date given as yet. German people are flabbergested, “what happened to our glorious reputation of German engineering and construction”? I know the feeling, worked there for thirty years. But, in terms of complexity, KLIA2 is kid stuff compared to Berlin Brandenburg. As in perspective, both projects are mind boggling. Cheers A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Contractor no need to worry? If we work on assumption that the contractor built according to what the M&E people designed, then the UEMC-Bina Puri JV really has nothing to worry On second thoughts, it being a UEMC-Bina Puri JV, contractor has nothing to worry - period Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Tweet from the Minister of Transport saying that he wouldn't entertain any more requests/changes that would delay the opening of KLIA2 already fixed on May 2. RT @HishammuddinH2O: Saya sbg menteri tidak akan layan apa sahaja permintaan/perubahan lagi yg akan melewatkan tarikh KLIA2 yg sudah ditetapkan pada Mei 2 #KLIA2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Brudder Sham... The opening will be delayed lah... you mean you didn't see this coming? Anyway the users at Changi started testing Terminal 3 six months before the opening. What about KLIA2?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Brudder Sham... The opening will be delayed lah... you mean you didn't see this coming? Anyway the users at Changi started testing Terminal 3 six months before the opening. What about KLIA2?? We will end up with KLIA 1998 opening drama again. The whole baggage system failed and most flights left without luggages.......If this happens to KLIA2, it will be disastrous seeing how many hundreds flights AK Group alone is operating on daily basis! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Whoever flying in / out / through KLIA2 during the opening better load up on travel insurance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 The exterior look like is almost complete but not sure about interior.The boarding pass look good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 klia2 will stick to strict safety standards: Hishammuddin SEPANG (Feb 6): The authorities will strictly adhere to safety standards at klia2, which is the biggest low-cost airport in Asia, said Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammudin Hussein during a surprise visit to the airport today. "I guarantee that we will not compromise on safety standards and we will comply with international benchmarks," said Hishammudin. After missing several deadlines, the low cost airport is due to open its doors in three months’ time. However, it has failed to secure the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) from the Fire and Rescue Department, casting doubts on whether it will be able to start operating on May 2. Hishammuddin was accompanied by the Director-General of the Fire and Rescue Department, Datuk Wan Mohd Nor, during the inspection to identify the problems in the project. "I'm happy to hear that the fire department is willing to work closely with us. There is no reason the bomba cannot help us, together with contractors and consultants to overcome any issue pertaining to safety standards," Hishammuddin said. He reassured the public that the timeline of the airport construction will not be affected, provided that everyone works together. "During today's spot check, I went to see the sewerage and drainage system. Those do not affect the safety of the airport,” said Hishammuddin. "Internally, there's a problem in section 3 which includes extraction of smoke in case of fire. That can be addressed. I've asked the consultant to submit a summary of what needs to be done in two days’ time," he added. Under the procedure for obtaining the CCC, the relevant departments need to each issue a support letter before the Board of Engineers or Board of Architects can grant the CCC. Operational readiness and airport transfer or ORAT can commence even without a CCC and KLIA 2 has begun the preliminary stage of the handover on Tuesday. The airport needs to undergo three stages of this process before it can operate. There are altogether seven sections that need support letters and Section 3 has yet to get the all-clear from the fire department, whereas Indah Water Konsortium has been given the green light. Hishammudin rubbished pervious reports claiming that 65% of the main terminal was not up to the necessary safety standards. He has also denied that poor construction quality is due to awarding the projects to too many contractors, making it difficult to take the person in charged to task, in case of a problem. Although the airport has already taken shape, there are much work left to done on a tight schedule. Indoors, retail shops and restaurants are still without fixtures and merely labelled with their store names. Read more: http://www.fz.com/content/klia2-will-stick-strict-safety-standards-hishammuddin#ixzz2sbUFGQ2y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 At this juncture, it still needs a good 6 months (at least) for the terminal to be fully ready. There are lots to be done exterior and interior wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 Well, for safety purpose of all future users, we 'shall' allow another delay........................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2014 I agree. Although it's annoying, rather having delay than this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
