Nausori Airport to become world class - PM

Work on the extension of the runway and upgrade of Nausori Airport will commence soon as Fiji Airports will pump in $60 million for this major upgrade that will change the look of the current airport

While speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the runway length will be extended from 1,670 metres to 2,140 metres, and widened from 30 metres to 45 metres, plane taxiways will be widened and a new parking apron will be created outside in preparation for a future phase of planned terminal upgrades.

Bainimarama says works will also include the construction of a properly drain strip area and a runway and safety area.

The diversion of the existing road infrastructure, a new perimetre security fence and a paving new perimetre roading will come together to make for a well planned safer and more efficient airport.

The Prime Minister says once the runway project is completed, the next stage will be to build a brand new state-of-the-art terminal.

Bainimarama says they will ensure that Nausori Airport is truly world class.

He says with this expanded runway and flight paths, paired with a newly refurbished terminal filled with attractive new vendors, Nausori Airport will join Nadi as a gateway to Fiji that we all can be proud of.

The project is expected to be completed in 2 and half years.

Attorney General and Minister for Public Enterprise Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says none of what people have seen today would have been possible without the Prime Minister’s vision.