DRC - Goma Airport Safety Improvement Project

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The project development objective for the Goma Airport Safety Improvement Project for the Congo is to improve the safety, security, and operations of Goma International Airport. The project consists of two components made up of a number of specific areas of work. Component A (Airport infrastructure investments) includes investments necessary to urgently enable the airport to meet international safety and security standards, and to bring its capacity to the level prior to the volcanic eruption. In summary this component will: rehabilitate the existing runway which was damaged by volcanic activity, and extension of the existing apron, rehabilitation of the airport’s electrical system, installation of new mobile control tower, upgrade air navigation aids, construction of airport security fence, support to air rescue and firefighting services, and rehabilitation of existing passenger terminal. Component B (Capacity Building and Project Implementation Support) includes activities necessary to support the institutional development of Goma airport, share lessons learned with other key airports in DRC, mitigate the risks associated with the volcanic activities in the area, promote interventions to provide social dividends to surrounding communities in this conflict-affected area, and ensure appropriate project implementation. The component will include the following activities: preparation of a priority airport rehabilitation program, monitoring of volcano risks and strengthening the preparedness of the airport and surrounding communities, provision of technical assistance to strengthen the economic and social fabric of the communities around the airport, and project implementation support.