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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 transportation of passengers and goods.
Rio Grande do Sul is about to get a major 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 transportation of passengers and goods.
Details of investment in airport construction
The R$270 million earmarked for 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 allocated to the construction of 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 be built in a second phase of the project.
Funding for this important project comes from the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), a federal government program that seeks to boost large infrastructure projects throughout the country. With the funding secured, the project is now entering the final adjustment phase of the physical-financial schedule, with the expectation that the bidding for the first phase of the project will take place later this year or in early 2024.
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Phases of the project for the new airport 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 built in two phases. The first phase, which already has its funding secured, will focus on external infrastructure. This includes the construction of the runway and other elements that will allow aircraft to operate. The bidding for this phase is expected to be launched soon, marking the start of construction.
The second phase, which involves the construction of the passenger terminal, will be carried out 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 necessary for the funds to be effectively released, as the construction progresses. In this way, 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 seen as a key element in the economic development of the Caxias do Sul and Serra Gaúcha regions. With the increase in airport capacity, the expectation is that the region's economy will benefit both in terms of tourism and the industrial sector, facilitating the flow of products and access for 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 relieve pressure on Salgado Filho International Airport, in Porto Alegre, which recently underwent 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 will not only boost tourism, but also attract 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 CAP, a federal program that aims to accelerate the country's growth through infrastructure investments. In addition to 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 broader government strategy to modernize the country's infrastructure, creating empregos and improving the competitiveness of Brazilian companies on the global stage. The construction of new airports, such as Vila Oliva, is a priority, 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 federal government's priorities
With funding secured and the project entering the final stages of adjustments, the new airport is expected to begin operating in the near future, ushering in a new era of connectivity for the region. Caxias do Sul, one of the main cities in Rio Grande do Sul, will see a significant increase in passenger and freight capacity, facilitating logistics and boosting the development of new businesses.
Minister Silvio Costa Filho highlighted the importance of this investment for the infrastructure of the state, reinforcing 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 in the spotlight on the Brazilian aviation map.
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