Bhutan: Air Transport Connectivity Enhancement Project
This project will support the government's plan to develop a safe, reliable, and efficient air transport system connecting urban and rural centers to help overcome the current limitations of road transport, and improve accessibility to less-developed regions of the country. It will strengthen safety, security, and enhance capacity at the domestic airports in Bumthang, Gelephu, and Yonphula.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
6 Aug 2012 Grant Bhutan Transport/Air Closed $7.60 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
Improved infrastructure, including runway asphalt overlay and all-weather access roads in Bumthang Security infrastructure, all-weather access road, flood protection, and terminal expansion in Gelephu Hillside leveling, security facilities, runway strip drainage repair in Yonphula |
| FINANCING |
$680,000 (Royal Government of Bhutan) $6.92 million (Asian Development Fund) |
