PERU. Lima Airport Partners (LAP), which operates Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport, has awarded the contract for design and construction of its new terminal to the Inti Punku Consortium, comprising infrastructure and development companies Sacyr and Cumbra. The passenger terminal will begin operations in 2025.
The signing of the contract took place at a ceremony presided over by President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo, accompanied by the Ministers of Transport and Communications, Foreign Trade and Tourism, and Economy and Finance, among other invited authorities.
The President said: “We must understand the great importance that Jorge Chávez Airport has for the country, as the main entrance door to Peru and in recent times a key piece in the economic reactivation and fight against the pandemic. This expansion will position the country as one of the main logistic and tourist hubs in the region, allowing the arrival of more tourists and more airlines.”
As reported, LAP and Lagardère Travel Retail recently struck a 13-year concession contract based on profit-sharing for the exclusive operation of duty free stores at the airport from 2022. This will cover spaces in the new terminal, where the partners plan “to define a new retail experience”.
The selection of the construction consortium followed a process that began in August 2019, with early engagement with recognised companies in the construction industry. In April 2020, interest was sought from more than 26 recognised national and international companies. In January this year, final bidders were selected and participated in a competitive costs and design process. This culminated in July with the submission of the technical and economic proposals.
LAP CEO Juan José Salmón said: “For LAP, this is the most important milestone in its 20 years operating the airport and reaffirms our commitment to Peru. The expansion is a key element for the economic reactivation, since it puts in value private investment and the Government’s commitment to advance with a first-rate infrastructure for the development of the country.”
“Despite the challenge of carrying out an international awards process in the midst of the pandemic and adapting the design to the new global context, we are very proud to move forward towards the construction phase and deliver the new terminal to Peru in 2025, positioning Jorge Chávez amongst the best airports in South America,” said Anton Aramayo, Director of the Expansion Project.
Inti Punku Project Manager Miguel Angel Lozano said: “We are tremendously motivated to participate in one of the most emblematic infrastructure projects of the country in recent years. We are convinced that the new airport will be a source of pride for all Peruvians who will use it, and, above all, that visitors and tourists will come to see the wonders of this country.”
The Inti Punku consortium is a strategic alliance between Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras, a global infrastructure development company with extensive experience in the airport sector; and Cumbra, a leading Peruvian construction companies. Currently the consortium is executing the construction of the new airfield and a second runway.
LAP, which is controlled by Fraport (80.01%) holds a 30-year concession to manage and develop the airport.
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