Geography Project (Changi Airport) 2N

12 August 2010

Site and Situation.

How would you describe the site and its situation?

-Changi Airport is a top airport in terms of customer service and security and has won over 250 awards and accolades as best airport since its opening in 1981.The airport has over 240,000 square metres of land spread between its three main terminals for shopping and eating outlets, with Terminal 3 having the largest amount of retail spaceat 215,278 square metres.

-From two different lounges with 24-hour napping areas,showers and spa amenities,to hotels and pool facilities,this airport also includes Singapore Tours, Nature Trail and comprehensive dining and entertainment options.In addition to a wide array of duty-free shops and eating outlets,Changi Airport has six open-air garden areas.Open to the public,each garden represent a different group of plants:cacti,bamboo,heliconia,sunflower,fern and orchid.Changi Airport has numerous business centres located around the airport.Within the international transit areaof the interconnected Terminals 1 and 2,internet and games facilities,prayer rooms,showers,spas,gym,swimming pool and a hotel are provided.Various lounge areas are provided,some including children's play areas or televisions showing news,movie and sport channels.


On what type of soil is it located on?

-The area was reclaimed land from the sea,the landfill being obtained partly from the hills outside the airport area and the rest from 44million cubic metres of sand recovered from the seabed.

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