katzgar
9/12/2017 18:01 EST
Both Maya and Tropic have suspended service to Caye Caulker
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CayeCaulker4Me
9/12/2017 23:24 EST
Suspension not affective until October 1st:
https://www.tropicair.com/suspension-of-flights-to-caye-caulker/
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bobbyveee
9/13/2017 08:25 EST
The reason is theres going to be reconstruction of the runway and certain facilities , be great long term for the Caye
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katzgar
9/13/2017 08:34 EST
bids to reconstruct the runway are being reviewed currently. The project is estimated at 8 months.
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CayeCaulker4Me
9/13/2017 13:47 EST
Belize Airports Authority to Secure Funding for the Reconstruction of the Caye Caulker Municipal Airport
The Belize Airports Authority (BAA) is pleased to announce that it is in the final stages of securing the necessary funding from the Social Security Board (SSB) to begin the reconstruction of the runway at the Caye Caulker Municipal Airport.
In 2016, the Belize Airports Authority engaged consultants to conduct feasibility studies for the repairs of the municipal airport in Caye Caulker. Based on the results of the study, the BAA subsequently took the decision to reconstruct the facility in line with the long-term vision of the Authority. Hence, a comprehensive design was commissioned.
The design is now complete and contractors have submitted bids for the construction works. The rigorous bid evaluation process is ongoing and expected to be completed on or before September 15, 2017.
The scope of works for the renovation of the Caye Caulker Municipal Airport will entail the reconstruction of the runway which will be elevated by approximately 0.7m over the existing one and widened from 12w to 18m. The surface will be paved with hot-mix asphalt. Other works will include the reconstruction and expansion of the apron with provisions for several hangers; marking of the runway and apron; construction of proper drainage of the facility; construction of a shore protection system; the installation of runway lights among other security and safety features and other amenities.
The BAA has been working with air operators and other stakeholders, inclusive of the Belize Department of Civil Aviation and the DOE, which recently granted environmental clearance for the project, to sensitize all the concerned about the scope of the project.
In addition, meetings with the Caye Caulker Village Council and the local BTIA are being coordinated.
Funding with SSB is being negotiated and update on approval is envisioned to happen by the end of this month. September, 2017.
The project is estimated to cost just over BZ$7 million and is expected to begin in October. It will take approximately 8 months to complete.
Under the BM Act Chapter 238 of the Laws of the BAA is empowered to prescribe and regulate traffic and conditions as well as all essential services and facilities necessary for the efficient operation of all airports in Belize, including international and municipal airports.
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bobbyveee
9/13/2017 15:13 EST
Amazing they just cant do it out of season. But atleast they are getting it done, hopefully
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katzgar
9/15/2017 12:19 EST
From the owner of Tropic... On the Phone: John Greif III
“As far as affecting our profitability, it really doesn’t because Caye Caulker, in the airline business, is what we call a flag stop so when there are people there we drop off and pick up and when there aren’t we don’t. So it really, if we don’t have people to pick up in Caye Caulker we just backfill the flight from San Pedro or Municipal. So the economic impact on the airline is minimal, but the economic impact on the island would be substantial, I would think.”
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terrific
9/15/2017 18:55 EST
Perhaps the timing choice was affected by anticipated weather conditions. the High season is also the Dry season and NOT the hurricane season. work can be done much quicker in the dry season for obvious reasons, like Concrete cures quicker in dry weather, no having to lay everyone off for a day or so due to tropical storms. Whenever the work is done is going to be a big economic hit to the caye.
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katzgar
9/15/2017 19:08 EST
When you read the above you will find out that the runway is going to be hot mix asphalt
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