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Mkhuze Airport upgrade project, South Africa

18th August 2017

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Name of the Project
Mkhuze Airport upgrade.

Location
Mkhuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Client
KwaZulu-Natal Ministry for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.

Project Description
The upgrades will result in the Mkhuze Airport following Skukuza Airport model, which serves not only the Kruger National Park but also many surrounding reserves.

Once completed, Mkhuze will be classified as an International Civil Aviation Organisation Category 3 airport, which can accommodate aircraft of up to 100 seats.

The upgraded airport will cater for freight aircraft, fuel supply to aircraft, pilot training, firefighting training, anti-poaching exercises and other aviation activities.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
R32-million.

Duration
The Mkhuze Airport upgrade was launched in August 2017.

Latest Developments
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Sihle Zikalala says the airport was selected for  an upgrade because of its stratgic location in the tourism district of uMkhanyakude, which has one of South Africa’s highest concentration of game reserves. He states that safari enthusiasts will be able to fly into the King Shaka International Airport, in Durban, and thereafter take a direct flight to Mkhuze.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
KwaZulu-Natal Ministry for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs spokesperson Bongani Tembe, Tel: +27 82 327 2600.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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