Construction of a new terminal at Kananga airport: a step towards modernizing airport infrastructure in the DRC
Kananga, July 10, 2023 – As part of the national policy aimed at the development and modernization of airport infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo, construction work on a new terminal at Kananga airport was launched today. today. This major project, which is the third stage after Kolwezi and Mbuji-Mayi, aims to provide modern infrastructure that meets international standards to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.
The kick-off was given by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Peter Kazadi, who underlined the importance of this project in the development of Kasai-Central and the DRC as a whole. He called on the Central Kasai population to take ownership of this work initiated by President Félix Tshisekedi and to make it a lever of development for the region.
The Director General of the Airway Authority (RVA), meanwhile, clarified that the total cost of the construction amounts to 32,594,423 million US dollars and that the works should be completed within two years. . The terminal will cover an area of 7,600 square meters, offering enough space to accommodate travelers in the best conditions.
Modern Construction was chosen to carry out this large-scale project, which marks a significant step forward in the development of airport infrastructure in the DRC. This new terminal will make it possible to meet the growing needs of air transport in the region and will contribute to strengthening the economic and commercial ties of Kasai-Central with the other provinces of the country and abroad.
It should be noted that this initiative is part of an overall vision of the government to modernize transport infrastructure in the DRC, in order to promote economic development and tourism in the country. The construction of this new terminal in Kananga demonstrates the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment and improving regional and international connectivity.
In conclusion, the construction of a new terminal at Kananga airport is an important step in the modernization of airport infrastructure in the DRC. This project will promote the economic development of the Kasai-Central region and strengthen trade and tourism in the country