Work is progressing well at the airport in Rotuma and expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2012.
Deputy Director Civil Aviation, Joeli Roko said the Government has allocated $4 million towards the project this year however Government has promised funding until the completion of the project.
Roko said the Government has big plans for Rotuma and has lined up trade with regional neighbours to begin, once infrastructure on the island is complete.
He adds that Airports Fiji Limited is looking at putting out tenders which will kick-start upgrading works.
Meanwhile, the Department of Civil Aviation through AFL was working on upgrading island airstrips and airports.
The resealing of the airport in Kadavu and chip sealing of the Lakeba airport is expected to be carried out this year.
Also in Vanualevu, the airport upgrade plans will begin in Savusavu this year.
Rotuma’s airport work to be completed by 2012
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