President Luis Abinader announced the start of construction of a domestic airport in San Juan de la Maguana province. The airport is scheduled to be in operation by the end of 2024.
The San Juan de la Maguana domestic airport will offer general aviation facilities. The airport will be built by taxpayer money in an area of 700,000 square meters at Km 7 of the San Juan de la Maguana-Las Matas de Farfán highway.
The Airport Department director, Víctor Pichardo, says it is the first time in history that the institution has embarked on the construction of two airports. The government is also building the Cabo Rojo International Airport in Pedernales.
“Today, more than the beginning of the airport’s construction, we are taking a first step towards the development of the entire region,” said Pichardo, highlighting the government’s commitment to bring development to every corner.
At the time of announcing the San Juan de la Maguana domestic airport, President Abinader also inaugurated the first industrial free zone park in the southwestern province. The new manufacturing park starts with two warehouses that will generate 600 jobs in tobacco. Training for the employees is provided by the Professional Technical Training Institute (Infotep).
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Listin Diario
12 September 2023