Tender deadline for new passenger terminal at BIA extended

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January 22, Colombo (LNW): The deadline for the submission of tenders for the construction of a new passenger terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, has been extended until March, according to the Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation, Ruwan Kodituwakku.

This significant project is being supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which is assisting in both financing and technical expertise.

Speaking about the development, Deputy Minister Kodituwakku confirmed that, following the extension, construction work is now expected to begin in June.

The new terminal will play a crucial role in enhancing the airport’s capacity and modernising its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for air travel.

Once completed, the new terminal will greatly increase the airport’s ability to handle passengers, with a target of reaching 15 million annual passengers by 2028.

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