Airport expansion project breaks ground

Posted on Sep 01 2005

The Saipan airport expansion and enclosure project will break ground at 10:30am today.

The governor, lieutenant governor, and lawmakers have been invited to attend the ceremony. CPA has also asked CNMI government agencies and department heads, as well as members of airport and seaport organizations, to attend.

Funded by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the $14.3-million project includes the expansion, enclosure, and air conditioning of the departure check-in lobby areas.

The Commonwealth Ports Authority also embarks on the construction of huge basement-type room on the west side of the terminal building to house the Transportation Security Administration’s screening operations and the explosive detection system as provided for by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

In addition, a state-of-the-art in-line baggage conveyor system will be installed.

The terminal improvement will be completed within 20 months.

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