Press Release – The Government of Dominica recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first International Airport in Wesley.
The mega-project, which is now 28% complete and progressing steadily, is set to transform Dominica’s connectivity with the world. Montreal Management Consultants oversees the development with China Railway No. 5 as the main contractor.
Cal Murad, Operations Director of MMC Development, said completion is expected in 2027, with construction advancing approximately six percent ahead of schedule.
“The airport will boast a 2,850-meter runway, capable of handling primary and secondary landings, a 165,000 square-foot terminal as well as state-of-the-art navigation and air traffic control systems, redefining travel in the Caribbean”, added Murad.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit explained the decision to break ground during construction, stating he did not want anybody to think that the government was kidding since it had been promised but had never happened until today.
Skerrit added that Hurricane Maria had taken away a significant portion of the funds saved for the airport in 2016 towards rebuilding efforts.
Fidel Grant, Parliamentary Representative for the Wesley Constituency, has emphasized the holistic, transformative potential of Dominica’s International Airport project.
“Some of you have asked me whether the airport’s presence in Wesley will assist Wesley. My response is yes. Indeed, the airport will provide opportunities for future generations. This international airport will transform our rural areas into an economic powerhouse. This airport has the potential to change your lives for the better,” said Grant.
The country’s highly acclaimed Citizenship by Investment Programme funds the Dominica International Airport project.
