MANILA, Philippines - The rehabilitation of the 30-year old
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 is seen to be completed by
2014, Transportation Secretay Joseph Emilio Abaya said.
"The rehabilitation of Naia Terminal 1 could be done
within 18 to 19 months from now," Abaya said. The DOTC has tapped firms
Ovie Arup and C-Square for the design and construction, respectively.
The completion and approval of the design is expected to be done
within a couple of months, Abaya said, after which the P1.6-billion
rehabilitation may begin.
"While the rehab work is being done there will be no
shut down of Naia 1," Abaya stressed.
Part of the upgrade includes the construction of a two
rapid-exit taxiways and an arrival extension area, the replacement of tiles and
fixtures, re-piping of water lines, and removal of escalators, among others.
The government is speeding up the rehabilitation of NAIA
Terminal 1, as the airport once again was named worst in Asia by travel website
Sleeping in Airports.
I really wish they give priority not only to the structure, aesthetics, toilets, and shops, but also AIRPORT PERSONNEL. Bribes, Corruption, Theft, etc. exist. I hope in the future, NAIA would be one of the most efficient airport in Asia.
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