Airports in Donetsk region are being prepared for Euro-2012
Airports of Donetsk region are being prepared for Euro-2012. Reconstruction project for Donetsk airport is already developed.
As informed Vasiliy Pilyuk, chairman of Economics Office for “Donetsk” International airport, the project previews building new takeoff and landing strip and also reconstruction of air terminal complex which includes construction of new building.
According to Mr. Pilyuk, running project is part of preparation program of Donetsk region for Euro-2012. Financing of takeoff-landing strip construction is supposed to be received from state budget. Concerning new airport building construction and reconstruction of the old one, they’ll be sponsored by investors. Today all the required papers are being prepared for holding the bids where investor for the project will be found.
“It’s planned to announce the bids in mid-December and in 30 days period investor will be defined. The major condition is meeting UEFA requirements, in particular, reception of 35.000 fans. Heading works before the project implementation will start in January, 2009″ - underlined Igor Koval, vice-chairman of Donetsk regional council.
Reconstruction of airport complex will make 384.3 mln hryvnyas. Takeoff-landing strip will be ready to receive planes in 2009, as to airport complex, it will be operating in December, 2011. After its reconstruction “Donetsk” International airport will receive 1.500 passengers per hour. However, that’s not enough, so at present negotiations are held concerning cooperation with Lugansk region. Maryupol airport will also be engaged. Besides Donetsk regional council doesn’t rule out creation of temporary terminals.