SSKIA complete: Five years later, P231m above budget

Infrastructure Science and Technology minister Nonofo Molefhi hands over a ceremonial key to Transport and Communication minister Tshenolo Mabeo marking the completion of the airport. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Infrastructure Science and Technology minister Nonofo Molefhi hands over a ceremonial key to Transport and Communication minister Tshenolo Mabeo marking the completion of the airport. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The facelift project at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) is finally complete, five years later and P231 million above the original budget.

The airport was handed over to the Ministry of Transport and Communications this week.

With a target completion date of May 2010 the expansion project was originally awarded to Sinohydro in 2008 at a cost of P433 million.

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