A number of essential projects for the modernization and expansion of Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) were carried out yesterday (20) presided over by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and several other Ministers.
Among these projects, the opening of the Friendship Road in front of the BIA, the opening of a new access road to the Airport Arrivals Terminal, the opening of a new parking lot for departing passengers, the establishment of a new air traffic management system, opening of a new solar power system for airport electricity needs, opening of ‘Magster’ online system for passengers and visitors entering the airport and inspection of the new automated Immigration gate system were carried out.
For these projects, the funds of the Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited were invested, in addition to the support provided by Sri Lanka Investment Board, Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation, Katana Pradeshiya Sabha and Katunayake-Seeduwa Municipal Council and many other private institutions.
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that by adding these new features to Katunayake Airport, this airport is becoming one of the most efficient airports in South Asia.
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana, Minister of Trade and Commerce Nalin Fernando, State Minister of Ports and Aviation Premalal Jayasekara, State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services Limited Retired Major General G.A. Chandrasiri, Civil Aviation Authority Chairman G.S. Withanage and a large number of invited guests were present.
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