Brand-new
seaplane terminal located at Velana International Airport (VIA) has finished
73% of its construction.
Maldives Airports
Company (MACL) informs that the whole of interior has been completed. However, facade installation, MEP works and Fuel
installation are the ongoing processes for the final completion of the terminal.
Chinas Beijing
Urban Construction Group (BUCG) was contracted at a cost of USD 50 million for
construction of the terminal.
MACL has
previously announced the details of the new seaplane project which will be divided
into two components, Seaplane Terminal and Seaplane Maintenance facility or
MRO. The terminal is said to be able to accommodate 85 seaplanes on docks which
is 50% more than the existing docks. Additionally, the 4-story modern seaplane
terminal consists of new facilities such as VVIP and dedicated arrival lobbies.
The
brand-new seaplane terminal will be opening for service before the end of December
2019.
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