PRESS RELEASE - UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION UPGRADE AT KENNETH KAUNDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 11th FEBRUARY 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has for the past few years been engaged in major infrastructure development projects to upgrade the four international airports namely Kenneth Kaunda, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula and Mfuwe. These infrastructure development projects were embarked on to accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic, cargo volumes and passenger numbers.
The on-going work at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is at a cost of US$360 million. The design and construction of airport infrastructure at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport was awarded to China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Cooperation.
The current construction progress at KKIA is as follows:
| New Passenger Terminal | 96% |
| Hotel | 94% |
| Rescue and Fire Services Station | 98% |
| Air Traffic Control Tower | 97% |
| Presidential Pavilion | 88.5% |
| Cargo Terminal | 98% |
| Airport Shopping Mall | 98% |
| Airport Office Complex | 98% |
The overall completion is at 87%.
About Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited was established in 1989 through the amendment of the Aviation Act, Chapter 444 of the Laws of Zambia which has been repealed and replaced by the Aviation Act No. 5 of 2016. It is also incorporated under the Companies Act Chapter 388 of the Laws of Zambia.
The Corporation’s mandate is to develop, maintain and manage the four designated international airports, namely Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe and the provision of Air Navigation services within the Zambian Airspace.
For further information contact:
Mweembe Sikaulu (Ms)
Communications and Brand Manager
mweembe.sikaulu@zacl.aero; cell: +260 964 629463