Halwara International Airport terminal building to be ready by March 31: Ludhiana DC

Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana Sakshi Sawhney on Wednesday said that the construction of terminal building at the Halwara International Airport would be completed by March 31, 2024.

During an inspection of the site, Sawhney had detailed discussions with officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Public Health, Airport Authority of India (AAI), NHAI, and representatives of the contractual company.

She examined the terminal building, construction of internal roads, taxiway, apron, and road widening, parking and others.

Sawhney gave clear instructions to officials to expedite the pace of all works as it is an ambitious project of the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government and critical to the development of the state.

She added that there was no shortage of funds for development works, and officials must put these works on the fast track. She also directed the Public Health department to start the work of STP immediately as the required space has been identified by PWD.

Furthermore, she asked the contractual company to ensure that the works are moving at a fast pace to adhere to the deadline of March 31.Sawhney said that the airport would further boost economic activities such as industrial development, export, employment, real estate, and others.

She added that it would also facilitate NRIs to remain connected with their families in the motherland while saving their time, money, and energy. Later, she held a meeting with officials of the Indian Airforce Station, Halwara, regarding the project.

Prominent among those present on the occasion included ADC (Jagraon) Major Amit Sareen and officials from various departments.