Design Contract Awarded For Dharavandhoo Airport Terminal Upgrade
Dharavandhoo Airport set for expansion and modernisation | Photo: IASLaero
A major development project is set to begin at Dharavandhoo Airport in Baa Atoll, with local firm Epoch Associates Pvt Ltd awarded the contract for design and consultancy services to expand and modernise the airport terminal.
Taking the next step towards enhancing the passenger experience at Dharavandhoo Airport, with the signing of the design and consultancy agreement with Epoch Associates for the terminal expansion. pic.twitter.com/TZSPOVxYqL
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The agreement was signed by Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), and Muaviyath Abdul Sattar, Managing Director of Epoch Associates, marking a key milestone in the implementation of a presidential pledge to upgrade regional aviation infrastructure.
IASL Deputy Managing Director Ali Saleem stated that the design phase of the project is expected to be completed within 45 days, after which construction work will commence. Planned upgrades include the expansion of the arrivals hall, the installation of new check-in counters and baggage handling belts, the addition of a café in the departure area, and the construction of an additional departure gate.
The existing terminal building will also undergo a complete renovation, with the overall development covering approximately 814 square metres. The project is expected to significantly improve passenger experience while contributing to economic growth in Baa Atoll by enhancing airport facilities to better support resort and guesthouse tourism.
Operational for the past 14 years, Dharavandhoo Airport has recorded a substantial increase in passenger traffic driven by the expansion of tourism in the region, making the terminal upgrade necessary to ensure sustainable development in the atoll.
