PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN GOT ACQUAINTED WITH CONSTRUCTION WORKS OF THE NEW TERMINAL IN "ZVARTNOTS" AIRPORT

ARMENPRESS
July 24, 2009

YEREVAN, JULY 24, ARMENPRESS: Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan
visited today "Zvartnots" Airport to get acquainted with the projects
being implemented and construction works of the new terminal. He was
accompanied with Armenian Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan, head of
the Chief department of Civil Aviation subordinated to the Armenian
government Artyom Movsisyan, General Director of "Armenia International
Airports" CJSC Khuan Pablo Gechijhan and others. The Armenian President
walked around in "Zvartnots", got acquainted in detail with the process
of construction works in the airport and was presented the expected
results. S. Sargsyan paid a visit also to "Duty free" segment; he
was interested in the presentation volumes of Armenian products,
particularly – cognac, wine, as well as in their prices.

Kh. P. Gechijyan said in the interview with journalists that the
construction of the new hall has begun in 2008 and is intended to be
accomplished at the end of 2011.

The crisis hinders the general construction process, but the works
probably will be brought to an end according to the determined
chronology. The two storied building on 34 000 square kilometers is
to have arrival and departure halls, here are to be conducted the
registration process of passengers as well, entertainment places are
intended to be constructed. The airport will supply about 3 million
passengers annually.

At presence negotiations are carried out with the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development and Asian Development Bank to get
financial means for the implementation of the project.

According to the Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsian the airport will
correspond to all modern international requirements, won’t concede
to the best airports of the world by its conveniences and services.

"Armenia International Airports" having assumed the accredited
management of "Zvartnots" airport in 2009, here carries out serious
works in several rounds. Currently the works of the 3-rd round –
2008-2009, are being carried out; the intended general volume of
investments for them is 160 million USD. They include the construction
of the new terminal in public zone on 34 000 square kilometers
territory. Underground 2-storied parking intended for 600 cars on 20
000 square meters is planned to be constructed by that sum of money
as well.

Technologies reducing seismic dangers by nearly 65 % are being used
in construction. The new building, besides being technically well
equipped, will have a beautiful appearance as well.