Im not a big fan of the design of the airport, at this day and age we need more innovation!!
UYO | Akwa Ibom International Airport | Under Construction
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PROJECT DATA
[info updated May 3rd, 2007]
Project Title: Akwa Ibom (Uyo) International Airport
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Project Owners: Akwa Ibom State + DynCorp International (USA)
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Project Budget: $300,000,000
Year Construction start: 2006
Design Consultants: LPA Group (USA)
Contractors: N/A
Promoter: Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
Designers/Architects: N/A
Features: Initial phase for the new airport will include a 3,600 meter runway with a CAT II approach, navigational aids, a four-gate terminal building, and a maintenance / repair / overhaul (MRO) facility capable of accomodating 2 Boeing 747-400 wide-body aircraft simultaneously. The construction cost of the initial phase is expected to exceed $125 million. This portion of the project is scheduled to be open for operations in 2007. The final phase will include a permanent passenger terminal and cargo facility which will result in total project costs in excess of $200 million.
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CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS TAKEN IN EARLY 2007:
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Above: Stone base installation on Runway looking south from Station 12+960
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Above: Preparation for stone base on Runway
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Above: Clearing Mobilization area for new Subcontractors
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Above: On-site Borrow Pit operations
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Above: Stone base installation on Runway looking south
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The following description was culled from the project website http://www.akianigeria.com/akwaibom/home/index
AKIA development will be undertaken in two phases. Phase 1, which started in November 2005, is scheduled to be completed for beneficial occupancy in the First Quarter of 2008 and consists of the following:
Airside facilities including a 3600 meter runway, aprons, an Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), fuel storage facility, and an Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility (ARFF).
Landside support including roads, utilities, and an interim passenger terminal.
National Hangar MRO Center.
Phase 2 construction will include expanded airside facilities (taxiway and aprons), an international passenger terminal, air cargo facilities, Administration Building, expanded terminal parking, fuel storage facilities, and access roads
Substantial progress has been made on the design, structure, supplies, and equipment for the MRO. In addition, works on the MRO are being coordinated with works on the airfield, since it is a prerequisite that the airfield be operational at the time that MRO construction is completed.
Structural Frame and Foundations-the design of the structural frame foundations and architectural finishes of the MRO Center is complete. The 4,500 ton structural package for the MRO Center is being fabricated in China with deliveries to the jobsite expected to occur in June – December 2007. The erection subcontract has been awarded and foundation work will commence in March 2007 with a substantial completion date in November. The massive double set of sliding hangar doors will be completed in early January 2008.
Crushed stone base is currently being installed on the runway in preparation for the cement-treated base and asphalt surface to follow.
A subcontract for construction of the ATCT, ARFF, Interim Terminal, and Lighting Vault has been awarded and construction will commence in March 2007.
Designs for the water, sewer and storm drainage packages are 95 percent complete. Electrical infrastructure design is in progress.
The design of the parallel taxiway that will connect the international terminal and cargo facilities to the runway is 100 percent complete and will be constructed as part of the Phase 2 facilities.
A subcontract has been issued for landside paving, and parking, and work has commenced.
Hangar Support Equipment (for work stands, tools, testing, and hydraulic equipment) has been identified and a request for proposals has been issued.
Computer Operations Systems have been tendered and proposals for supply, installation and training are being evaluated.
NAVAIDS, ATCT Communication equipment, and Weather Stations have been tendered and award of the subcontract for supply, installation, training, and site-acceptance testing will occur in March 2007.
Emergency vehicles for the ARFF have been ordered with delivery anticipated in November 2007.
[info updated May 3rd, 2007]
Project Title: Akwa Ibom (Uyo) International Airport
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Project Owners: Akwa Ibom State + DynCorp International (USA)
Project Budget: $300,000,000
Year Construction start: 2006
Design Consultants: LPA Group (USA)
Contractors: N/A
Promoter: Akwa Ibom State Nigeria
Designers/Architects: N/A
Features: Initial phase for the new airport will include a 3,600 meter runway with a CAT II approach, navigational aids, a four-gate terminal building, and a maintenance / repair / overhaul (MRO) facility capable of accomodating 2 Boeing 747-400 wide-body aircraft simultaneously. The construction cost of the initial phase is expected to exceed $125 million. This portion of the project is scheduled to be open for operations in 2007. The final phase will include a permanent passenger terminal and cargo facility which will result in total project costs in excess of $200 million.
CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS TAKEN IN EARLY 2007:
Above: Stone base installation on Runway looking south from Station 12+960
Above: Preparation for stone base on Runway
Above: Clearing Mobilization area for new Subcontractors
Above: On-site Borrow Pit operations
Above: Stone base installation on Runway looking south
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The following description was culled from the project website http://www.akianigeria.com/akwaibom/home/index
AKIA development will be undertaken in two phases. Phase 1, which started in November 2005, is scheduled to be completed for beneficial occupancy in the First Quarter of 2008 and consists of the following:
Airside facilities including a 3600 meter runway, aprons, an Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), fuel storage facility, and an Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility (ARFF).
Landside support including roads, utilities, and an interim passenger terminal.
National Hangar MRO Center.
Phase 2 construction will include expanded airside facilities (taxiway and aprons), an international passenger terminal, air cargo facilities, Administration Building, expanded terminal parking, fuel storage facilities, and access roads
Substantial progress has been made on the design, structure, supplies, and equipment for the MRO. In addition, works on the MRO are being coordinated with works on the airfield, since it is a prerequisite that the airfield be operational at the time that MRO construction is completed.
Structural Frame and Foundations-the design of the structural frame foundations and architectural finishes of the MRO Center is complete. The 4,500 ton structural package for the MRO Center is being fabricated in China with deliveries to the jobsite expected to occur in June – December 2007. The erection subcontract has been awarded and foundation work will commence in March 2007 with a substantial completion date in November. The massive double set of sliding hangar doors will be completed in early January 2008.
Crushed stone base is currently being installed on the runway in preparation for the cement-treated base and asphalt surface to follow.
A subcontract for construction of the ATCT, ARFF, Interim Terminal, and Lighting Vault has been awarded and construction will commence in March 2007.
Designs for the water, sewer and storm drainage packages are 95 percent complete. Electrical infrastructure design is in progress.
The design of the parallel taxiway that will connect the international terminal and cargo facilities to the runway is 100 percent complete and will be constructed as part of the Phase 2 facilities.
A subcontract has been issued for landside paving, and parking, and work has commenced.
Hangar Support Equipment (for work stands, tools, testing, and hydraulic equipment) has been identified and a request for proposals has been issued.
Computer Operations Systems have been tendered and proposals for supply, installation and training are being evaluated.
NAVAIDS, ATCT Communication equipment, and Weather Stations have been tendered and award of the subcontract for supply, installation, training, and site-acceptance testing will occur in March 2007.
Emergency vehicles for the ARFF have been ordered with delivery anticipated in November 2007.
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Construction Photos taken June 2007
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Update
Substantial progress continues to be made despite continuing rains and funding delays associated with the transition of a new State government. The construction of temporary and permanent drainage systems, upgrading of temporary access roads, and the use of sand embankment has been implemented to allow most construction activities to resume quickly, even after torrential down-pours.
* The 3,500 ton structural package for the MRO Center is being fabricated to specifications by Atlantic Projects Company (HK) Ltd in China with deliveries to the jobsite expected to occur in November – December 2007.
* The 1,000 ton structural package for the ATCT, ARFF, Interim Terminal, MRO Pump House, and Lighting Vault is also being fabricated by Atlantic Projects Company (HK). The first two shipments have docked at Onne Port and are currently in customs clearance. Another six ships are currently at sea containing the balance of the steel for these buildings.
* Crushed stone base is currently being installed on the runway in preparation for the cement-treated base and asphalt surface to follow. Over 50% of the runway surface is now covered with stone base.
* The subcontract for construction of the ATCT, ARFF, Interim Terminal, and Lighting Vault has been awarded and construction commenced in June 2007. Footing excavation and blinding concrete has commenced on all buildings and column anchor bolts have been delivered. Placement of footings will begin in September.
* Designs for the water, sewer and storm drainage packages are complete. The Invitations For Bid will be issued after receipt of Customer approval of the Bidder's List. Electrical infrastructure design is in progress and nearing completion.
* The Substation site has been selected and cleared for mobilization of Cub Three, a subcontractor to Power Holdings Company of Nigeria for supply and installation of the 33/15 MVA Substation.
* The design of the parallel taxiway that will connect the international terminal and cargo facilities to the runway is 100 percent complete and will be constructed as part of the Phase 2 facilities.
* A subcontract has been issued for landside paving and parking, and work is progressing. Most of the 4.2 km of roads have received stone base and preparations to begin asphalt paving in early November (with the on-set of the dry season) are continuing. With Customer approval, the roads subcontractor (Marlum Nigeria Ltd) will also install the road and parking lighting system.
* NAVAIDS, ATCT Communication Equipment, ATCT Cabin, Approach Lighting, and Weather Stations have been tendered and award of the subcontract for supply, installation, training, and site-acceptance testing will occur after receipt of Customer approval.
* Three Titan 6x6 P-111 emergency vehicles for the ARFF 2007 were factory tested by E-One on 24 August in Ocala, Florida. The successful testing was witnessed by Customer and DynCorp representatives. The vehicles are scheduled to ship on 31 August for site delivery in late October.
* Security system infrastructure design drawings were issued for review by The LPA Group and prequalification of bidders for installation has commenced.
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Substantial progress continues to be made despite continuing rains and funding delays associated with the transition of a new State government. The construction of temporary and permanent drainage systems, upgrading of temporary access roads, and the use of sand embankment has been implemented to allow most construction activities to resume quickly, even after torrential down-pours.
* The 3,500 ton structural package for the MRO Center is being fabricated to specifications by Atlantic Projects Company (HK) Ltd in China with deliveries to the jobsite expected to occur in November – December 2007.
* The 1,000 ton structural package for the ATCT, ARFF, Interim Terminal, MRO Pump House, and Lighting Vault is also being fabricated by Atlantic Projects Company (HK). The first two shipments have docked at Onne Port and are currently in customs clearance. Another six ships are currently at sea containing the balance of the steel for these buildings.
* Crushed stone base is currently being installed on the runway in preparation for the cement-treated base and asphalt surface to follow. Over 50% of the runway surface is now covered with stone base.
* The subcontract for construction of the ATCT, ARFF, Interim Terminal, and Lighting Vault has been awarded and construction commenced in June 2007. Footing excavation and blinding concrete has commenced on all buildings and column anchor bolts have been delivered. Placement of footings will begin in September.
* Designs for the water, sewer and storm drainage packages are complete. The Invitations For Bid will be issued after receipt of Customer approval of the Bidder's List. Electrical infrastructure design is in progress and nearing completion.
* The Substation site has been selected and cleared for mobilization of Cub Three, a subcontractor to Power Holdings Company of Nigeria for supply and installation of the 33/15 MVA Substation.
* The design of the parallel taxiway that will connect the international terminal and cargo facilities to the runway is 100 percent complete and will be constructed as part of the Phase 2 facilities.
* A subcontract has been issued for landside paving and parking, and work is progressing. Most of the 4.2 km of roads have received stone base and preparations to begin asphalt paving in early November (with the on-set of the dry season) are continuing. With Customer approval, the roads subcontractor (Marlum Nigeria Ltd) will also install the road and parking lighting system.
* NAVAIDS, ATCT Communication Equipment, ATCT Cabin, Approach Lighting, and Weather Stations have been tendered and award of the subcontract for supply, installation, training, and site-acceptance testing will occur after receipt of Customer approval.
* Three Titan 6x6 P-111 emergency vehicles for the ARFF 2007 were factory tested by E-One on 24 August in Ocala, Florida. The successful testing was witnessed by Customer and DynCorp representatives. The vehicles are scheduled to ship on 31 August for site delivery in late October.
* Security system infrastructure design drawings were issued for review by The LPA Group and prequalification of bidders for installation has commenced.
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