Ulaanbaatar
Satellite town to be built near new airport
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Yesterday, Speaker of the Parliament M.Enkhbold got acquainted with development process of a new airport in Khushigt Valley in Sergelen soum of Tuv aimag.
The construction work of the airport started on June 25, 2013 and is now fully completed. However, some works have not been finished due to financial shortage to be provided by the Mongolian side. “ - This airport is our gate to abroad and face of the country. We should fulfill our duty, solving financial issues for including construction of power station which should supply the airport with energy. Some parts of the finance have been already included in the state budget. Relevant ministry pays attention to intensifying works” he said.
The speaker also noted that even though over 30 buildings and facilities have been completed, the airport cannot start commissioning in scheduled time of 2017 as preparations for making flights need to be satisfied. The airport will most likely start its operation and receive passengers in May of next year after completing installation and testing of necessary facilities and equipment as well as some furnishing works.
“- A satellite town will be built near the airport. The Government approved a general plan of satellite town with population of 80-100 thousand in June, 2012. That time I was working as Deputy Minister. However, no work has been done to realize it for the last four years. I hope big progress will be made now. When the airport starts its operation, 2000 persons will be employed at the first stage. Therefore a satellite town is necessary” said speaker M.Enkhbold.
