Heerim Architects & Planners announced on the 8th that the Cambodia Teco International Airport, for which they are providing Project Management Consultant (PMC) services, is scheduled to be completed in the first half of next year.
Teco International Airport is a greenfield airport in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, located about 20 km south of Phnom Penh. The airport is being constructed with 4 floors above ground and 1 basement level, equipped with 20 gates, and can accommodate 15 million passengers and approximately 175,000 tons of cargo annually. It is being built to the highest classification for airports capable of handling large aircraft, the 4F grade.
Currently, the first phase of construction is about 84% complete, with completion expected in the first half of next year. Upon completion of all three development phases, the airport will cover a total area of 2,600 hectares, featuring three runways and over 40 auxiliary buildings, capable of accommodating 50 million passengers.
The passenger terminal was designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners, while Heerim designed the control tower. Heerim has deployed over 100 specialists to carry out PM tasks. After the initial contract in October 2019, an additional contract was signed in July last year, followed by a second extension of the PMC service contract in August.
Heerim stated that experts with specialized knowledge and practical experience in various fields are providing comprehensive PMC services throughout the entire project process, including construction supervision, and management of project costs, schedules, quality, design, safety, and environment.
A Heerim representative said, "We are doing our best based on the technology and know-how accumulated through years of experience in airport projects worldwide," adding, "Teco International Airport will serve as a new gateway for Cambodia." They further stated, "Through a successful opening, we will strive to elevate the status of Korean airport architecture and contribute significantly to national interests."
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