Aviation Complex Building Nears Completion

Construction of the Aviation Complex Building (ACB) at Honiara International Airport complex, under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), is progressing well and is now approaching completion. Works are advancing in line with the updated construction schedule, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aviation infrastructure development.

Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), the facility is being built by China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG), with Egis Asia providing construction supervision to ensure compliance with international standards and specifications.

Significant progress has been achieved on site, including the completion of the external façade system installation. Construction of the access road leading to the facility is also advancing steadily and is approximately 80 percent complete.

Ongoing activities include the installation of metal stud frames for internal wall partitions and the laying of stormwater drainage pipes between gully pits. These works are essential to completing the building's internal layout and ensuring effective stormwater management.

Permanent Secretary of the MCA, Alwyn Danitofea, welcomed the progress, stating:.

"The Aviation Complex Building is a significant investment in the future of Solomon Islands' aviation sector. We are pleased with the progress achieved to date and commend the contractor, supervising engineer, and project support team for their commitment to delivering this important facility. Once completed, the building will provide a modern and efficient working environment that will enhance the Ministry's capacity to support the growth and development of the aviation sector,"

Upon completion, the ACB will provide modern office and operational facilities that will strengthen aviation sector services and support the continued development of the country's aviation infrastructure. MCA, together with its development partners, remains committed to delivering quality infrastructure that contributes to safer, more efficient, and resilient aviation services for the people of Solomon Islands.

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Aerial View of the Complex

Construction Works on the Ground Floor of the Complex