Apeco to bid out airport traffic tower, passenger terminal
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone (Apeco) is preparing to bid out the construction of a new air traffic control tower and passenger terminal. The project is part of a broader effort to develop the Casiguran airstrip into a commercial airport, supported by a partnership with the Philippine PPP Center.
Why it matters
This infrastructure development is a key component of the Philippine government's strategy to boost regional economic growth and connectivity in Aurora province.
THE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) will bid out the construction of the air traffic control tower and passenger terminal building of its commercial airport by end-July."It took time to complete the technical documents, particularly for the air traffic control tower. Our engineers were having problems, so we had to ask for guidance and assistance from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)," Apeco CEO and President Gil Taway IV told reporters on Thursday.The passenger terminal building will cost P35 million, and the air traffic control tower P25 million.Last year, Apeco announced plans to develop the Casiguran airstrip into a commercial airport to support economic activity in Aurora province.Currently, it is limited to chartered flights through a one-time permit issued by CAAP.Apeco is also seeking funding from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines under its Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF) to support feasibility…
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in