Kertajati airport project to cost Rp3.7 trillion
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The Kertajati airport project in West Java will cost around Rp3.7 trillion, to be paid by the central governmernt West Java Governor Ahmad Heryawan said.
The central government through the transport ministry will finance the construction of the international airport in the regency of Majalengka, the governor said here on Monday.
President Joko Widodo announced the decision on the project financing during his visit to Majalengka on Sunday.
The governor said construction of the runway and the monitoring tower will cost around Rp1.6 trillion and the terminal and other facilities will cost around Rp2.1 trillion.
The West Java administration is to pay only for the 1,800 hectare land clearing, the governor said, adding land clearing has been 1,000 hectares completed.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who is responsible for funding the majority of the Kertajati airport project?
Who is responsible for funding the majority of the Kertajati airport project?
The central government, specifically through the transport ministry, will finance the construction of the international airport. The West Java administration is only responsible for the land clearing costs.
Q.How will the total project cost of Rp3.7 trillion be divided between different construction elements?
How will the total project cost of Rp3.7 trillion be divided between different construction elements?
Construction of the runway and monitoring tower will cost around Rp1.6 trillion. The remaining Rp2.1 trillion is allocated for the terminal and other necessary facilities at the airport.
Q.What is the current status of the land clearing required for the airport project?
What is the current status of the land clearing required for the airport project?
The West Java administration is paying for the 1,800-hectare land clearing. So far, 1,000 hectares of this required land have already been cleared.
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