The Aropa Airport upgrade project is set to move forward following the recent contract signing between the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and China Railway Construction Group Ltd (CRCG Ltd).
The signing was witnessed by Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President, His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, and the National Minister for Civil Aviation, Hon. Walter David Schnaubelt. This event marks a significant milestone in the airport’s development since it was re-opened a decade ago.
Valued at K58,201,511.08, the contract forms part of NAC's Civil Aviation Development Investment Project II (CADIP II). The project is slated to commence in the first quarter of 2025 and will take approximately 28 months to complete.
The scope of works for the Aropa Airport upgrade includes:
- Repair and strengthening of aircraft pavements
- Resurfacing with bituminous chip seal
- Construction of a new terminal building and car parking facilities
- Installation of new precision approach path indicator (PAPI) systems
- Upgrading airport power and water supply, sewerage systems, land airside electrical systems, and other associated infrastructure
The Aropa Airport upgrade is a key infrastructure project that aims to enhance Bougainville’s regional connectivity and support the region’s economic growth.
