040814AROPA WORKS CONTRACT SIGNED BY JENNIFER NKUI
Members of the ABG, public servants and the people of Bougainville on Saturday witnessed the signing of the works contract for the redevelopment of Aropa Airport in Central Bougainville. The Aropa Airport redevelopment project commenced on March 19 this year with the ground breaking ceremony being witnessed by the people of Bougainville at Aropa. When officiating the signing as the ABG minister for works and civil aviation, Luke Karaston said the signing marks the commencement of the three months clock to have the Aropa airport safely operational to take passengers and freight. He added that therefore, it is anticipated that the Aropa airport will be opened for Christmas. Mr. Karaston said as the project management contractor, the National Airports Corporation (NAC) will be responsible for supervising the timely and quality performance of the three works contractors. He pointed out that NAC will be responsible for ensuring that all required safety and passenger security standards are met so that appropriate authorities can give the necessary safety clearances for Aropa airport to be operational. The contracts signed were Dekenai Construction Ltd, K8.2 million for pavement works, Kompaini Investments Ltd, K2.4 million for flank grading and drainage improvements and Red Sea Housing Services Company Ltd, K7.5 million for building works. A memorandum of understanding was also signed that same day between the ABG and the NAC for the development of Buka airport.
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