Abu Dhabi Airports announced the signing of a contract with the joint venture of Orascom Construction Co. and Al Sahraa General Transport & Clearance Abu Dhabi for the expansion program of the Fujairah International Airport.
This contract award comes as a result of the MOU signed between Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Civil Aviation of the Emirate of Fujairah, in 2014 whereby Abu Dhabi Airports leads in the expansion program for Fujairah International Airport. As per the MOU, Abu Dhabi Airports would lend its resources in the planning stage, and also provide administrative assistance during construction. Abu Dhabi Airports will now manage the construction phase that will include third-party construction managers, design consultants, construction contractors and other entities that will be essential to the expansion program.
The scope of the contact includes design and construction of a new parallel taxiway and emergency runway with airfield lighting system, upgrade and extension of existing runway and connecting taxiways, including replacement of existing airfield ground and approach lighting systems, a new air traffic control tower and air traffic management systems in addition to an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Sub-station, along with other associated infrastructure works.
Source: ADAC