Update on Bicol International Airport That Is Now Under 24/7 Construction
BICOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade revealed the target opening of the airport in Bicol.
The airports are among those businesses that were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, several airlines are calling for loan guarantees from the government so private banks will lend them money in case their funds would need a boost.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a lot of travel restrictions and countries also locked their borders. Thus, flight cancellation usually takes place. A new setting also exists in airports now as there are a lot of protocols that must be practiced.
Meanwhile, despite many businesses suffering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic now, there are still new ones crossing the surface to provide more services to the public.
Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, Bicol International Airport is currently under construction in Daraga, Albay. DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade expressed that the 24/7 construction of the airport is ongoing as they target to start its operation by December 2021.
Tugade went to Albay for the onsite inspection. He visited the construction of the Passenger Terminal Building, the runway extension, he taxiway, drainage, and other site development works that are part of the Package 2B. Based on the report, the said package is now on 68.14% completion.
The DOTr Chief also checked on the Package 2A in Bicol. It included the landslide facilities, the site development and other buildings. The said package is now at 94.40% completion.
According to Tugade, there are still a lot of works to be done that is why they will continue with the 24/7 construction. They are planning to finish the actual construction by June or July and make the Bicol International Airport operational by December.
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