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The Transport Sector Development Project, which covers the 1988-91 Transport Investment Program, includes (i) construction of the 23 km Dhekelia-Aridhippou-Larnaca International Airport (LIA) road; (ii) other road improvement schemes to be selected from the 1988-1991 investment program; and (iii) pavement strengthening. The project further entails (iv) improvements to the passenger and freight handling facilities at LIA; (v) improving cargo handling facilities, especially for containers, at Limassol port; (vi) equipping and setting up new regional bus companies; and (vii) technical assistance to undertake feasibility studies, special studies and support in project supervision. Lastly, the enterprise involves (viii) a training program for the Roads Branch of the Public Works Department, Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) and the Civil Aviation Department; (ix) construction and equipment for a new central materials laboratory and equipment for highway management. The Bank loan will provide financing for (i) road construction, improvement and pavement strengthening; (ii) technical assistance and studies; (iii) the new central materials laboratory and associated equipment; and (iv) training facilities and fellowships.