Old Jackson's Aiport terminal and tower go down

Sunday Chronicle
Sunday, February 7, 2016
The old Jackson’s Airport has been demolished to make way for a new International Terminal Building.

Kemele Construction who had been awarded the contract to demolish the old buildings has started work last week with the removal of the old tower on Tuesday.

The K7.1 Million contract was awarded to the local company to remove the old building and the tower within 12 weeks.
 
Old Jackson's Airport building demolished













 

 
 
 
 
 
 


Kemele construction Managing Director Ferman Joseph said his team is excited that National Airports Corporation has decided to partner with local companies towards the development of the country.

Joseph said local companies are capable of delivering the same projects as international companies.

"NAC and corporate companies are realising that PNG Companies can do the work which was done by foreigners before. This is a very good turn the government has taken because by doing that they show that they have confidence in PNG Businesses.

"This also helps us give jobs back to ordinary Papua New Guineans. This is also promoting SME’s in the country and the money given stays back in the country instead of going out when we hire foreigners.

“We are very happy that NAC has trusted us with this contract and we will finish on time as expected.” He Said.

Kemele is a Southern Highlands company which was established in 2006 and has been engaged in many other projects in the country since 2010.
 

Kemele Construction General Manager, Ferman Joseph, flanked by his workmen. Joseph was on site last week to see the old Jackson's Tower go down.
 

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