Kuwait unveils $8b airport redevelopment plan

Kuwait’s DGCA has announced plans to spend nearly $8.2b on 14 strategic projects aimed at developing the country's main airport, said a report. The key projects include a new terminal, T-2 that is being built at an estimated cost of $5b at Kuwait International Airport that can accommodate 25m passengers per annum in addition to a third runway and a control tower, reported the Arabic language daily Al Anba, citing the DGCA officials. Limak Construction, a part of leading Turkish conglomerate Limak Group, is the main contractor on the terminal project, which was designed by Foster + Partners. Gulf Construction had in June reported that work was moving at a steady pace on T2 despite the Covid situation with 40% of the project completed. On completion, the T2 project will be one of the most advanced and eco-friendly airports in the world and an iconic gateway to Kuwait, it stated. The other key projects include an aircraft catering building and security services project. This investment will help transform the airport into an active regional centre for air transport, passengers and cargo, the report added.<br/>