Hill International Selected as Independent Engineer for Phase 2 Development Works at Cyprus' Larnaka and Pafos International Airports
The €170 million Phase 2 Development program is comprised of projects that increase airport capacity and improve the passenger experience. These projects include the expansion of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities, such as a new walk-in-walk-out pier and a remote apron. When complete, the improvements will increase the capacity of LCA to 12.4 million passengers per year and the capacity of PFO to 5 million passengers per year.
Hill, leading a consortium that includes SALFO & Associates SA, will oversee the progress of construction works to help ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the agreement of Hermes Airports with the Cyprus Government. The Hill consortium will deploy a team of internationally renowned aviation experts with proven track records in delivering independent engineering, project management, and technical oversight services at airports throughout the world. Local engineering professionals and project controls personnel will support these experts with knowledge of Cypriot development codes and regulations.
Hill Vice President & Managing Director Southeast Europe Panagiotis Efstathiou said: 'This new award adds to our growing portfolio of infrastructure assignments in the Mediterranean region and exemplifies the value Hill and our partners can add to our clients' projects.'
'Hill is known for delivering complex airport projects that transform passenger experiences, and we welcome the opportunity to leverage lessons learned and apply best practices in the delivery of our services at LCA and PFO,' adds Hill Vice President, Aviation Sector Lead Europe Tamara Fleuti. 'We look forward to working with Hermes Airports and the Republic of Cyprus on these exciting projects.'
'As air travel continues to grow in Europe, forward-thinking partners like Hermes Airports and the Cyprus Government are working hard to anticipate and meet the needs of their passengers and carriers, and our experts, like Tamara, are here to help,' says Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf Ghali.
About Hill International
Hill International, with more than 4,100 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.
Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisi.com.
Hill International, Inc. Christopher Miller, PMPVice President (551) 689-3705chrismiller@hillintl.com
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