The Cabinet Special Committee on the Expansion of the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) visited the construction site this week.
The Namibia Airports company in a statement today said the committee who was led by the Deputy Prime Minister Honourable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Chairperson joined the airport management for a site visit to assess the construction work
Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed satisfaction with the work carried out on the project and reiterated the support of the government for the completion of the project.
The N$25 million project kicked off in October 2019.
The expansion in the Passenger Terminal 2, will improve the level of service to passengers in accordance with the International Air Transport Association “optimum” level of service.
The expansion on the airside will be able to accommodate the current and future demand including aircraft parking stands, in compliance with national and international regulations and standards.
These works will also allow for separation between the international domestic passengers once both Terminal 1 and 2 are completed.
At present, there are 228 employees on-site, of which 226 are Namibians.
During the groundbreaking ceremony last year, NAC chief executive Bisey /Uirab said the project is expected to be completed by the end of September 2020.
