New ‘Masterplan’ Submitted for Dublin Airport’s Third Terminal Development

Dublin Airport’s master plan for expansion has unveiled the highly anticipated design of the new third terminal, offering a tantalising glimpse into an integrated development that goes beyond mere infrastructure.

Des and Ulick McEvaddy have submitted their concept plan for the proposed development of a third terminal at the airport.

It was submitted today to the Fingal County Council.

McEvaddy’s D A Terminal 3 Ltd wants to develop another terminal as part of a new Western Campus project.

The concept plan for the Western Campus at Dublin Airport includes plans for a third terminal optimising an existing runway and terminal capacity.

It includes car parks, logistics, cargo terminals, hotels, and office space.

The company said the development would be situated between the two runways at the airport.

They said the land is ideal for the campus and new terminal.

They noted that a critical factor of the plan is access to the airport.

A spokesperson for the company said: “There is a lot of discussion around increasing the passenger cap to 40 million passengers, but this is short-sighted and lacks vision for future needs.

The fact is that Dublin Airport needs a strategy based on the reality of what is to come.

“We are looking at a masterplan that meets the travelling public’s needs and includes the development of the Western Campus, a significant economic hub for Fingal and Dublin.

“The spend anticipated by the data for its proposed developments and increasing the capacity by a mere 20% is €2.2billion.”

They added: “We will double the capacity for approximately the same amount spent on a new terminal building.

“Dublin Airport is a vital gateway for Ireland’s connectivity, and as air travel continues to grow, we must have the infrastructure in place to meet future demands.

“Terminal 3 is not just a building; it will be a strategic investment in Ireland’s connectivity and our airport’s efficiency.

“With our plan, Dublin Airport can become a global aviation hub and a major centre for commercial activity.”

A spokesperson for Daa, who operates the two existing terminals at Dublin Airport, said: “Daa’s focus is on our infrastructure application (submitted in December 2023), which is well developed and based on the practical needs of passengers and airlines”.

“We wish the best to the McEvaddys, and there will be much to consider for the planning authorities should a planning application be submitted at some point in the future.”

They added that the McEvaddies have sought to sell the land over several decades and are now looking to develop the land with “concepts” of what the additional terminal would look like.