Giving surprise to Nepalis as not a single project has ever completed in time in Nepal, the rehabilitation of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)'s runway has been completed 128 days ahead of the stipulated deadline.
After completing the project, China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (AVIC-ENG) – a state-owned enterprise of China – handed over the runway and taxiway of TIA to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) at a ceremony in Kathmandu today. The handing over certificate was signed by project manager of Rehabilitation of Runway and Taxiways Wang Jianxin, team leader of Yooshin Consultant Kyu Choel Choi, project director from CAAN Engineer Murari Bhandari and general manager of TIA Devendra KC.
The rehabilitation of the runway that started on April 1 has been completed in three months on June 30 with Rs 3.75 billion for blacktopping of the runway. The state-owned enterprise of China was awarded the project – a year ago – as it bid the lowest bidder among the four shortlisted firms.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai said that the rehabilitation of the airport will be instrumental for the Visit Nepal Year 2020 (VNY2020).
Likewise, director general of CAAN Rajan Pokhrel, on the occasion, said that the situation of the airport has been so bad that aircraft had to be put on hold for a long time or had to be diverted to airports like Lucknow. “But with the contractor completing the project almost five months ahead of the deadline despite challenges like active runway has made the TIA operations easier.”
The TIA started maintenance of the runway following the pressure on safety of air travelers because of the potholes and cracks in only runway.
“Successful completion of the important projects benefits Nepal by improving air connectivity with other countries,” said Chinese ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi, on the occasion. “It will also contribute to improve the tourism industry,” she said adding that the improvement of the airport can accommodate more tourists and attract more travelers into the country and improve travel experience. “The improved transportation and infrastructure development, the country will become popular amongst Chinese tourists.”
After completing the project, China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (AVIC-ENG) – a state-owned enterprise of China – handed over the runway and taxiway of TIA to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) at a ceremony in Kathmandu today. The handing over certificate was signed by project manager of Rehabilitation of Runway and Taxiways Wang Jianxin, team leader of Yooshin Consultant Kyu Choel Choi, project director from CAAN Engineer Murari Bhandari and general manager of TIA Devendra KC.
The rehabilitation of the runway that started on April 1 has been completed in three months on June 30 with Rs 3.75 billion for blacktopping of the runway. The state-owned enterprise of China was awarded the project – a year ago – as it bid the lowest bidder among the four shortlisted firms.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai said that the rehabilitation of the airport will be instrumental for the Visit Nepal Year 2020 (VNY2020).
Likewise, director general of CAAN Rajan Pokhrel, on the occasion, said that the situation of the airport has been so bad that aircraft had to be put on hold for a long time or had to be diverted to airports like Lucknow. “But with the contractor completing the project almost five months ahead of the deadline despite challenges like active runway has made the TIA operations easier.”
The TIA started maintenance of the runway following the pressure on safety of air travelers because of the potholes and cracks in only runway.
“Successful completion of the important projects benefits Nepal by improving air connectivity with other countries,” said Chinese ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi, on the occasion. “It will also contribute to improve the tourism industry,” she said adding that the improvement of the airport can accommodate more tourists and attract more travelers into the country and improve travel experience. “The improved transportation and infrastructure development, the country will become popular amongst Chinese tourists.”
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