Refurbishment of Moi International Airport in Mombasa County has begun. Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) acting Managing Director, Mr. Alex Gitari made the announcement and projected completion by the end of next month.
Mr Gitari explained that the project which was meant to be completed in December last year were detailed owing to Covid-19. The project is being funded by the French Development Agency.
”The mitigation measures put in place by the government affected construction time hours,” said Gitari
Scope of work
The Sh 7billion project involves Airport‘s aircraft pavements and Airfield Ground Lighting systems (AGL) funded by the French Development Agency. Gitari said the upgrade will have a sustainable maintenance regime to keep the runway and aprons in good condition for 20 years and enhance the airport’s green rating through rainwater harvesting.
“The Moi International Airport’s rehabilitation works will ensure that all pavements offer safe operations to aircraft and avoidance of operational delays and disruptions occasioned by poor airfield ground lighting, “added Gitari.
On the other hand two major projects are ongoing to harvest rainwater from the airport terminal building roof to underground tanks with the capacity to take in seven million litres. KAA Coast Regional Manager Peter Wafula said the water will be treated and purified before consumption. The authority is also renovating the dilapidated cargo terminal. Gitari remained optimistic about the tourism sector’s rebound following the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines. And in efforts to boost exports and imports through the facility.
