INFRASTRUCTURE firm Verzontal Infrastructure Corp. (VIC) is hoping to complete the P283-million Antique Airport Development Project by August next year.
In a statement, VIC said it targets to complete the project, which is seen to become one of the major gateways of Bicol region, “by the third quarter” of next year.
The project was awarded to VIC in December last year. VIC said the airport will feature ”green technology” such as louver type window panels and a green roof.
As part of the contract, VIC is also improving the passenger terminal building, landside and airside facilities, and strip grade correction.
“The province sees an increase in capacity of the airport passenger terminal, as it expands to accommodate 86 passenger seats and a consistent three times a week flight schedules,” it said.
Antique Rep. Loren B. Legarda has requested to expedite the implementation of the project and include the “installation of solar panels, a vertical garden, a rain-catching system, and non-corrosive materials for the new terminal,” according to the VIC.
VIC Chairman Dennis G. Macandog said he is confident that the project would be completed by “August 2020” even with the revision of the plans. — Arjay L. Balinbin
