Siddhi Construction wins LoA for Surat airport

AAI has issued the long-pending letter of award (LoA) for the extension of the terminal building at Surat airport to Siddhi Constructions. The company had qualified as the lower bidder in February 2019; however, the contract could not be awarded due to the model code of conduct. With the issuance of the LoA, construction work is now expected to commence post the monsoons. The terminal building currently has an area of 8,474 square metres and this will be extended by another 17,046 square metres, at a cost of Rs 3.5 billion. After the extension, the airport will be able to handle 1,800 passengers during peak hours.