Transport Ministry calls for expression of interest for Felivaru airport project

Ministry of Transport and Communication has called for expression of interest for the project to construct an airport in Lhaviyani Felivaru.

Speaking at a press conference at President’s Office today, Minister of Transport and Communication Ameen Ibrahim said that the project will be conducted on contractor-finance basis.

He said that the airport in Felivaru will have a 1800-ft runway, and can accommodate jet aircraft.

He further informed that the group that wins the project will be given the island of Lhaviyani Madivaru, to be developed as a tourist resort.

The airport project will be completed in about two years.

Ameen said that efforts are also ongoing for the construction of an airport in Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhuffushi, and that a group will visit the island tomorrow to conduct research for this project.

When asked by Sun about the development works at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA), Ameen said that this is also under way, and that more details will be available around 22 January.

The ministry earlier unveiled its 100-day action plan, which included implementing a project to establish a holding bay to expand the runway at INIA.