Fiji Airports has awarded an $8.6 million contract to Pacific Building Solutions Group for construction work at the Labasa Terminal. The selection of Pacific Building Solutions Group followed a comprehensive tender process.
This new project comes after an earlier $10 million investment this year aimed at upgrading pavements at five outer airports, including Labasa. The Labasa Terminal development includes the construction of a temporary terminal, the demolition of the existing terminal, and the building of a new permanent terminal featuring separate arrivals and departure areas.
Construction of the temporary terminal is set to commence in the first week of October and is expected to be completed by January 2025, while the main terminal construction will begin in January 2025 and conclude by June 2026.
Fiji Airports is dedicated to minimizing disruptions and ensuring that stakeholders are kept informed throughout the project. Company Chief Executive Mesake Nawari stated, “We have formally written to Fiji Link, Northern Air, Police, taxi operators, and the shop operator at Labasa Airport informing them of the project with timelines.”
This initiative aims to improve the travel experience for domestic passengers and accommodate increasing passenger traffic.