Bidding process for airport runway expansion underway

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V.C Bird International Airport (Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association)

As plans surge forward for the development of the VC Bird International Airport, the bidding process is now open for contractors to extend the runway at the airport.

According to Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez, the contract will be around US $40 to $45 million.

Fernandez emphasized the importance of getting the job properly and in a timely manner to ensure the safety of passengers and staff at the VC Bird International Airport.

“We can’t afford an accident. You can’t put a price on safety,” Fernandez said.

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In addition to that, several Antiguans and Barbudans will travel to Spain to undergo training for the radar used at the airport.

Seven air traffic controllers are presently being trained in Trinidad.

Fernandez was speaking in Parliament on Thursday.

The equipment was recently upgraded at a cost of over $3.5 million euros.

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Comments (3)

  • Doona February 28, 2025, 3:16 PM

    Which direction of the runway will be expanded?
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  • Juju Bee February 28, 2025, 6:43 PM

    Great plan but watch out the travellers are gonna pay that 45 million dollar price tag much like the road work bill
    Reply
    • Unruly One March 2, 2025, 11:01 AM

      Lol yes. Just kno we going to get an increase in taxes.
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