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Project Information
| Project Name | Expansion And Upgrading Of Velana International Airport | Status | Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | East, south asia & the pacific countries | Country | Republic of maldives |
| Sector | Transportation | Sub Sector | Others |
Technical Details:
| Project Objectives | The proposed project aims to support the economic and social development in the Republic of the Maldives by stimulating the movement of tourists in the country through the expansion and improvement of the Velana International Airport (formerly Ibrahim Nasir Airport), by developing the existing airport facilities to meet the expected increase in the demand for air transport of passengers and goods to accommodate about 7.3 cubic meters. |
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| Project Description | The project consists of constructing a runway with a length of about 3,400 metres, reclamation and coastal protection works, Improving and expanding the aircraft landing area, rehabilitating the current runway for use as a taxiway, Works to move the current air navigation facilities, water drainage and lighting works, in addition to constructing a building Charging and storage for fuel and other accessories. The project also includes demolition and relocation of passenger buildings Marine aircraft and additional works necessary to expand the area of ??airport facilities. The project includes Also, the construction of a passenger building with a total area of ??about 80 thousand square meters and works Electromechanical, drinking water, sanitation, necessary finishes, and provision of saltwater equipment Air and institutional support for the project implementation unit, in addition to consulting services for supervision and implementation management The project . |
| Estimated Cost | 440.00 Million Dollars |
Financing :
| Co Financiers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait Fund Financing | |||
| Type | Loan | No. | 950 |
| Amount | 15,000,000 KD | Effective Date | 29-03-2017 |
Implementing Agency :
| Agency | MACL | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address 1 | Male | Fax No | 1 |
| Address 2 | Maldives | Telephone No | 1 |
Consultant/s:
| Status | Appointed |
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Contractor/s:
| Status | Appointed |
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Progress:
| Technical Progress | Poor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Progress | 90.73% | ||
| Expected Completion Date | 12-2025 | ||
| Created | 13-04-2016 | Updated | 10-09-2023 |
