ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka expects construction of a new terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport funded by Japan t is to begin by June – July 2026, with tenders now being evaluated, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka said. Sri Lanka’s Katunayake airport is now operating above capacity with the second terminal delayed for multiple reasons including the sovereign default. Technical evaluation of contractor tenders is now wrapped up, he said. “We think we can open the price bids by January,” Minister Karunathilaka told parliament. “So, by June – July 2026 we hope to award the contract and…
Sri Lanka to start building Japan-funded airport terminal by June-July 2026: Minister
Published in News
More from NewsMore posts in News »
- Restoration of Northern, Talaimannar railway lines begins
- Education reforms should suit the country, not the JVP: Namal
- Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas cylinder blast at Pakistan wedding
- Four arrested over alleged Grand Pass shooting plot
- Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Port eyes 2mn box capacity after 700-pct growth