Blagoveshchensk, May 27 – Construction of a new passenger terminal has begun at Blagoveshchensk Airport with a total capacity of 1,000 passengers per hour, according to a the News Agency correspondent.
The construction start-up ceremony was attended by Alexei Chikonkov, Minister of Development of the Far East and the Arctic, Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region, Evgeny Chudnovsky, General Director of Airports of the District Management Company, and Evgeny Rubtsov, General Director. Contractor company Rotek.
“The President of Russia said the well-known words that served as a beacon and instruction for us almost a decade ago – that the development of the Far East is a national priority for the entire 21st century. And now, in this difficult time, the whole world sees what is really in reality, the East plays Al-Aqsa plays an important role for Russia, for the future of our country, and it is especially important to ensure the communication of these regions with all of Russia and with the world. New airports are what people see first of all, what they encounter when they arrive in the regions … A serious bet is being made on the development of cross-border cooperation, tourism Across the border. And Blagoveshchensk has everything to become a center that will ensure the spread of tourists throughout the Far East and the Russian Federation. I am sure that this project will be completed on time and I really hope that it will be on a limited budget.
According to the governor of the Amur region, Blagoveshchensk is the only international airport in the Amur region, and the construction of a new runway and a new passenger terminal is very recent. Orlov noted that it took more than a year to select the concessionaire and it was one of the best Russian companies, OOO ABS Blagoveshchensk, which has extensive experience in building such stations.
“I am sure that (the company) will build a high-quality terminal and will meet all international requirements. Moreover, this company knows how to manage passenger traffic and directions, knows how to negotiate with leading carriers. I really hope that the line network will be expanded with the help of the concessionaire,” Orlov said. All this will affect the quality of passenger service and the cost of air tickets.
According to Chudnovsky, private investment in the project will amount to 12 billion rubles. This money will be used not only to build a terminal, but also to improve the entire airport infrastructure: runway, access road and all necessary networks. They will also build a new cargo terminal and upgrade the refueling complex. He noted that now it is difficult to fly from Blagoveshchensk without landing to the south of the country and to the capital.
“The development of the airport will be associated with the fact that we will create a decent infrastructure and get a new runway. This will give us the opportunity to fly comfortably over long distances. Therefore, the first is a wide fuselage and runway, and then a comfortable terminal. Of course, today’s passengers are accustomed to other standards of service, everyone He wants to fly in comfort, and await their flight in comfort. That’s what we’ll give them in two years,” Chudnovsky said.
The contractor indicated that a unit of 70 people had been assembled at the facility and 60 people had been recruited from the area. 35 units of heavy equipment are involved.
After a word of welcome, all the government officials and builders pressed a symbolic button and began digging the first mound.
The new building will have an area of 25,000 square metres, three times the area of the existing domestic building. The project provides for the installation of 4 staircases, which will be adjacent to two halls. The lounge will be equipped with comfortable waiting rooms, including a superior room and a VIP room, an area for cafes and shops, a mother and child room, and a first aid post. The total capacity of the new terminal is more than 1,000 passengers per hour. The project provides for the construction of a new cargo terminal with a capacity of 6,000 tons of cargo per year, which is 2,000 tons more than the existing one. In parallel, a new runway is being built, which will be able to receive all types of passenger aircraft, including wide-body Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s. Commissioning of the new passenger terminal is scheduled for 2025.
