Port Vila, 30th June, 2017 – A new community-based infrastructure project was launched at Ohlen Nabanga on 30th June by a delegation including the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Ralph Regenvanu, the Australian High Commissioner, Her Excellency Jenny Da Rin, the Deputy Lady Mayor of Port Vila Ms Leimara Malachi, as well as Nancy Wells from the Asian Development Bank.
The Contractors, China Civil Engineering and Construction Corporation (CCECC) and Northwest Civil Airports Construction Group JV, have commenced physical works at the Pekoa International airport under the Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP). Works commenced on July 19th.
Port Vila, 26th January 2018— The contractors behind the Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP) – China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation JV have made a lot of progress towards the improvement of Vanuatu’s main airport infrastructures, with construction of two asphalt plants in Santo and Efate nearing completion, including the laydown and production camps.
VPMU sought the views of one of its stakeholders in the World Bank-funded Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP) - Eratap Beach Resort Owner, Tony Pittar. We posed the key question: Why does a better airport matter to you? Below was his response:
PORT VILA, 12th May, 2017 – The Vanuatu Government today signed the contract for Bauerfield rehabilitation works with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and its joint venture partner, Northwest Civil Airport Construction Group.