World Bank Study Backs Terminal 2 Repurposing, New Concourse – GACL | By Nana Yaa Djan-Parry
The Ghana Airports Company Limited has defended its ongoing infrastructure plans at Accra International Airport, citing a World Bank-backed study that supports the continued relevance of Terminal 2 and the development of a connecting concourse to Terminal 3.
The clarification follows recent media reports and a petition calling on President John Dramani Mahama to halt refurbishment works on Terminal 2 over concerns about its long-term viability.
In a statement, GACL said its approach is grounded in long-standing strategic planning frameworks designed to ensure operational continuity and phased infrastructure development. The company referenced a 2013 planning study, which prioritised minimising disruption to airport operations while recommending the construction of Terminal 3 as a standalone facility.
Crucially, that same study also proposed the development of a connecting concourse between Terminals 2 and 3, a recommendation that GACL says remains central to its current expansion strategy.
The position was further reinforced by the National Airport Systems Plan, prepared by German engineering firm Dorsch and commissioned by the Ministry of Transport with support from the World Bank. According to GACL, the report explicitly envisaged that Terminal 2 would be refurbished and subsequently integrated with Terminal 3, forming a cohesive terminal complex.
GACL rejected suggestions that Terminal 2 is obsolete, describing such claims as inconsistent with the findings of internationally recognised studies.
“It is contradictory to suggest that a credible, World Bank-backed study would recommend connectivity with a terminal deemed obsolete,” the statement noted.
The planned integration through a new concourse is expected to improve passenger flow, facilitate seamless transfers, and enhance overall airport efficiency, key elements in Ghana’s ambition to position Accra as a regional aviation hub, the airport management company noted.
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