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New Airport in Rio Grande do Sul! With a million-dollar investment, the project promises to revolutionize air connectivity in Serra Gaúcha and significantly improve the transport of passengers and goods.
Rio Grande do Sul is about to gain a significant boost in the infrastructure sector with the construction of a new airport in Caxias do Sul. Vila Oliva Airport will receive an investment of R$ 270 million, as announced by the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, during his visit to the state last Friday (18). This project promises to strengthen air connectivity in the mountainous region and provide a considerable improvement in the transport of passengers and goods.
Details of the Investment in the Construction of the Airport
The R$ 270 million allocated to the construction of the new airport in Caxias do Sul will be divided into two main parts. According to Minister Silvio Costa Filho, R$ 170 million will be directed to the construction of the basic infrastructure, which includes the runway and other essential works for the operation of the airport. The remaining R$ 100 million will be used for the construction of the passenger terminal, which will take place in a second phase of the project.
The funding for this important work comes from the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), a federal government program aimed at boosting large infrastructure projects across the country. With the funds secured, the project is now entering the final adjustments phase in the physical-financial schedule, with the expectation that the bidding for the first phase of the work will occur later this year or early 2024.
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Phases of the New Airport Project in Rio Grande do Sul
The new airport in Rio Grande do Sul, located in the Vila Oliva district of Caxias do Sul, will be constructed in two phases. The first phase, which already has the resources secured, will focus on external infrastructure. This includes the construction of the runway and other elements that will allow for the operation of aircraft. The bidding for this stage should be launched soon, marking the beginning of the works.
The second phase, which involves the construction of the passenger terminal, will take place shortly after the completion of the first. Secretary Margarete Bender expressed optimism regarding the progress of the project, stating that only a few final adjustments are needed for the funds to be effectively released, depending on the progress of the works. Thus, the new airport will be ready to meet the growing demand for passengers and cargo in the region.
Importance of the Airport for the Development of the Region
The construction of the new airport in Vila Oliva is viewed as a key component for the economic development of the Caxias do Sul region and Serra Gaúcha. With the increase in airport capacity, the expectation is that the local economy will benefit in both tourism and the industrial sector, facilitating the flow of products and the access of visitors.
The proximity of Caxias do Sul to other important cities in the state, such as Porto Alegre and Bento Gonçalves, makes the airport a strategic alternative to alleviate the congestion at Salgado Filho International Airport in Porto Alegre, which has recently undergone reopening works.
With the new airport, Rio Grande do Sul will have a more robust infrastructure to meet the growing demand for air transport. This not only boosts tourism but also attracts new businesses and investments to the region, strengthening the local and state economy.
The Construction of Airports in the PAC
The project for the new airport in Rio Grande do Sul is part of the PAC, a federal program aimed at accelerating the country’s growth through investments in infrastructure. In addition to the Vila Oliva airport, the federal government is involved in other large-scale projects in the state, such as the reopening of Salgado Filho International Airport and the signing of the contract for the new Porto Meridional in Arroio do Sal.
These investments are part of a broad strategy by the government to modernize the country’s infrastructure, creating jobs and improving the competitiveness of Brazilian companies in the global market. The construction of new airports, such as Vila Oliva, is one of the priorities, as they are essential to ensure that Brazil is prepared for the future, with an efficient and modern transportation network.
Construction of the Airport Is One of the Priorities of the Federal Government
With the funds secured and the project entering the final adjustment phase, the expectation is that the new airport will begin operations in the near future, providing a new era of connectivity for the region. Caxias do Sul, one of the main cities in Rio Grande do Sul, will see a considerable increase in the capacity to move passengers and goods, facilitating logistics and boosting the development of new businesses.
Minister Silvio Costa Filho emphasized the importance of this investment for the infrastructure of the state, reiterating that the construction of the airport is one of the federal government’s priorities. The work will be a landmark for the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul, placing Caxias do Sul at the forefront of the Brazilian aviation map.
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