klia2 scheduled for completion in January next year, says MAHB

Business & Markets 2013
Written by Bernama
Friday, 13 December 2013 19:33
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KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13): The under construction Low Cost Carrier Terminal,
klia2, is scheduled for completion by end-January next year, with the Certificate
of Completion and Compliance (CCC) to be issued at the same time, Malaysia
Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said.
The airport operator said this would enable operational readiness and airport
transfer (ORAT) to commence over three months before the opening date of
May 2.
"MAHB has been monitoring the progress in construction of the klia2 and has
noted that the apron, third runway and taxiway, and other infrastructure
facilities, have been completed.
"The remaining works of aeronautical ground lightings (AGL) and air traffic
control systems (ATCS) are progressing on schedule," it said in a filing to Bursa
Malaysia today.
However, the company has noted with concern, the slippage in the work schedule of the klia2 terminal building, being constructed by the
UEMC-Binapuri joint venture, and has expressed this concern to the contractor.
"MAHB has reiterated to the terminal building contractor that this project is of national importance and therefore, they should make every
endeavor to complete on time, as committed by them for the May 2 opening of the klia2," it said.
It added that the special task force headed by the Deputy Minister of Transport is also aware of these concerns, and is continuing to
monitor the construction works diligently.