Name of the Project
Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) runway realignment project.

Location
Western Cape, South Africa.

Client
Airports Company South Africa.

Project Description
The project will involve the realignment of the airport’s primary runway, as well as the construction of parallel and rapid exit taxiways.

The new runway will be built to international specifications and have a length of 3 500 m.

The project will allow for the airport to operate aircraft with wingspans of 65 m or more, such as the Airbus A380 Superjumbo.

The project is intended to increase air access to Cape Town and to the Western Cape province and allow air passenger and cargo traffic to grow, thereby facilitating increasing tourism and economic growth.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
R3.8-billion.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has granted final approval for the building of the airport’s new, realigned runway.

A number of the project’s processes, such as detailed design, still have to be concluded. Should they all be completed on schedule, the building of the runway will start next year. The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) will inform the DEA a minimum of 14 days before the start of construction.

CTIA is one of nine airports owned and operated by ACSA. Together, these account for more than 80% of South Africa’s commercial air travel, and they make the company the biggest airport operator in Africa.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
CTIA senior manager: corporate affairs Deirdre Davids, tel +27 21 937 1200 or email Deirdre.davids@airports.co.za.