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The site handover for the Welkom Cargo Airport project has officially taken place, marking a major step forward in the R5 billion development.
The delighted Mayor of Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Thanduxolo Khalipa, on Wednesday handed over the project to convert the Welkom Airport into a Cargo Airport to Sébastien Investissements and Logistique company set to invest billions into the project, emphasising the economic and entrepreneurial opportunities the airport will bring to the region.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and urged the contractors who will be appointed to ensure the project’s success.
“I am happy that plans surrounding the airport are now taking shape and a whopping R5 billion will be invested in the development of this airport,” said Khalipha.
Sébastien Investissements and Logistique CEO Mark Brummer said the formal site inspections leading to the official site establishment are scheduled for next week, on Tuesday.
“After months of intense planning, engineering, refinements, and intergovernmental engagements, the airport is officially entering into the next implementation phase of formal site inspections leading to the official site establishment scheduled to commence on 24 June,” said Brummer.
Brummer further added that the airport is set to establish an international cargo facility with a 5 km runway.
“The airport will receive large cargo aircraft, such as gold, and will be used for passenger and private aircraft. We will also be setting up training facilities to educate and train local people to replace contract staff members,” he concluded.
