ABG affirms NAC of commitment and calls for landowner unity and support
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has reaffirmed its full commitment for the redevelopment of Buka Airport under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP III), following high-level consultations held last week between the National Airports Corporation (NAC), and consultant engineers from Korea Engineering Consultants Corporation (KECC) of South Korea and Hauslain Design.
The consultations focused on the proposed major redevelopment works for Buka Airport, which will include the construction of a new airport terminal and extension of the existing runway infrastructure under the CADIP III program.
The redevelopment is expected to significantly strengthen Bougainville’s aviation capacity and improve regional connectivity by supporting economic growth and position Buka as a strategic transport gateway for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
“The Autonomous Bougainville Government fully supports the project and is committed to working collaboratively with NAC and all relevant agencies and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the redevelopment program,” Mr Nanei said.
The Chief Secretary acknowledged that Bougainville had previously missed an earlier airport redevelopment opportunity in 2018 due to unresolved local issues and stressed that the region could not afford to lose another transformative infrastructure opportunity of this scale.
Mr Nanei further called on the people of Ieta and all customary landowning clans associated with the Buka Airport precinct to work collaboratively with the ABG and NAC to ensure there are no unnecessary hindrances to the implementation of the project.
Mr Nanei reiterated the ABG’s commitment to ensuring all necessary government coordination and stakeholder facilitation engagements are undertaken to progress the project efficiently under the CADIP III framework.
Further updates on the project, including stakeholder consultations and implementation timelines, will be communicated as planning progresses.
Photo: ABG Chief Secretary Kearnneth Nanei with representatives from NAC, KECC of South Korea, and Hauslain Design during consultations on the proposed Buka Airport redevelopment project under CADIP III.
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