The Construction Project at Macaé Airport Is Set to Create Opportunities for 380 New Jobs in the Region. The Contractors Barbosa Mello and Engeform Engenharia Were the Main Choices to Develop the Improvement Plan for the Structure.
For this Friday, (04/28), the contractors Barbosa Mello and Engeform Engenharia have big plans for the coming years with Zurich Airport Brasil. The operator of Macaé Airport has signed a contract with the companies for a construction project for the new runway, lasting two years. Over R$ 220 million will be invested in the improvement plan and construction of the new runway at the facility.
The Construction Project for the New Runway at Macaé Airport Will Be Carried Out by Contractors Barbosa Mello and Engeform Engenharia in a New Consortium in the Market
The concessionaire Zurich Airport Brasil, responsible for managing Macaé, Florianópolis, and Vitória airports, has just entered into a new partnership with contractors Barbosa Mello (CBM) and Engeform Engenharia.
They will be part of the concessionaire’s new project, the construction of the new runway at Joaquim de Azevedo Mancebo Airport, located in the city of Macaé, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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According to the company’s construction plan data, the total investment from the Swiss concessionaire is R$ 220 million and the project is included in the airport’s concession contract, with a timeline of 2 years.
The new runway will be 1,410 meters long and will allow the landing and takeoff of larger aircraft, such as the EMB 195 jet. Thus, the construction plan of Zurich Airport Brasil will open the doors for new activities at Macaé Airport.
The CEO of Zurich Airport Brasil, Ricardo Gesse, stated that the new runway infrastructure aims to meet the growing potential of offshore operations in the Campos Basin and will contribute to a new cycle of development for the city.
The Macaé region is known for being an important hub for oil and natural gas exploration in Brazil, with several companies in the sector operating in the area.
The construction of the new runway by contractors Barbosa Mello and Engeform Engenharia will allow companies in the sector to transport personnel and equipment more easily, in addition to enabling regular commercial flights to other regions of the country.
With the Million-Dollar Investment, Macaé Airport Will Experience Increased Activity
Contractors Barbosa Mello and Engeform Engenharia will be responsible for the implementation of the new runway for takeoffs and landings, including activities for developing the executive project, earthworks, drainage, and soil treatment.
Additionally, the scope also includes the relocation of navigation aid equipment and landscaping.
They plan to open avenues for new directions for Macaé Airport after the project’s completion.
With the increased capacity of the airport, the expectation is that more commercial and cargo flights can be conducted, contributing to the economic development of the city and the state of Rio de Janeiro as a whole.
It is worth noting that the construction of the new runway at Joaquim de Azevedo Mancebo Airport is expected to generate around 380 direct and indirect jobs during its execution, contributing to income generation and improving the quality of life for the local population.
Thus, the construction project by Zurich Airport Brasil for Macaé Airport promises to be one of the significant ventures for the coming years.

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