Honiara and Munda air traffic control towers advance under SIRAP2, strengthening aviation safety and infrastructure in Solomon Islands.
Construction of the new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) facilities in Honiara and Munda progressing steadily under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) is implementing the works with financial support from the World Bank. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) is undertaking construction, with Egis Asia providing supervision consultancy services.
The new facilities will strengthen Solomon Islands’ aviation infrastructure, improve air traffic management and enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency at both airports.
At Munda, interior finishing and building services works have advanced significantly. The first coat of interior painting on the ground and first floors has been completed, while ceiling installation and closure works have progressed up to the Visual Control Room (VCR), with the electrical room remaining outstanding. Roof slab waterproofing, including flood testing, has also been completed, and preparations for screed application are finalised. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) installation works are continuing.
At Honiara, major structural works are complete, and finishing and building services now advancing across the tower. Ceiling tray and frame installation has been completed on the ground floor, with works progressing to the first floor. Exterior wall plastering has been completed up to the fourth-floor slab level, while interior plastering on the ground and first floors is complete, with works continuing the second and third floors. Roof deck waterproofing and screed protection works have been completed, alongside waterproofing in the ground and first-floor toilet facilities. MEP works, including cable pulling and cable tray installation, are progressing up to the VCR area. Installation of electrical distribution boxes is also underway on the first and third floors.
MCA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Alwyn Danitofea said, “The development of modern Air Traffic Control Tower facilities is essential to improving the safety, efficiency and reliability of aviation operations in Solomon Islands. These facilities will provide air traffic controllers with improved working environments, modern infrastructure and better operational capabilities to support the growing demands of our aviation sector.
Once completed, the towers will support safer, more efficient and reliable aviation services across Solomon Islands.
Through SIRAP2, MCA remains committed to delivering quality aviation infrastructure that strengthens the country’s aviation sector and supports long-term connectivity and development.
SOURCE//SIRAP2 PRESS RELEASE
