Groundbreaking Date Announced for International Airport
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced the groundbreaking date for the highly anticipated International Airport during a contract signing ceremony for the River Defence Wall at Colihaut on Friday.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for November 9, 2024
“We are in the process of constructing an international airport,” he stated. “I would like to invite everyone to the official groundbreaking ceremony on November 9, 2024,” he announced. “I have chosen to postpone the groundbreaking, as it is customary for the groundbreaking to occur before the commencement of work.”
A Long-Term Development Strategy
He stated that throughout Dominica’s history, both before and after independence, every government has prioritized the establishment of an international airport as a focal point of its development strategy.
Addressing Hesitation
“I mentioned that individuals may experience hesitation, so it is advisable to begin without making drastic changes,” Mr. Skerrit clarified. “Let us clarify the situation so you can see the runway,” he stated. “We observe the alignment of the runway and extend an invitation to all Dominicans.”
National Significance
Skerrit asserts that this initiative is of national significance: “Consider the implications of night landing and the extension of the runway at Douglas-Charles; envision the benefits that an international airport will bring to Dominica.”
Contract Signing and Project Timeline
On June 9, 2021, the Government of Dominica and MMC Development executed a contract valued at one billion dollars, marking the official start of the construction of the much-anticipated international airport.
Government Commitment
The prime minister expressed appreciation to the residents of Wesley, Woodford Hill, and Palm Tree for their support in building the airport within their communities. He assured the citizens of Dominica, both domestically and internationally, that his government would remain steadfast in its commitment to building the international airport, undeterred by any obstacles.
### Conclusion
The construction of the international airport is a significant milestone in Dominica’s history, and the government’s commitment to delivering this project remains unwavering.
### Frequently Asked Questions
* When is the groundbreaking ceremony for the international airport?
+ The groundbreaking ceremony is set for November 9, 2024.
* Why was the groundbreaking postponed?
+ The groundbreaking was postponed to ensure that it occurs before the commencement of construction work.
* What is the significance of the international airport?
+ The international airport will bring numerous benefits to Dominica, including the possibility of night landing and extension of the runway at Douglas-Charles, and it will be a focus point of the country’s development strategy.