OREANDA-NEWS. Transstroymekhanizatsiya (TSM, a Mostotrest subsidiary) will perform a range of construction and assembly operations to upgrade Khabarovsk «New» Airport. The project customer/developer is Federal State Unitary Enterprise «Civil Airport (Airfield) Administration». Contract value: RUB8.2 billion (including VAT); scheduled completion: end of 2017.

As part of the project, TSM will upgrade Runway 1 and adjacent taxiways, in particular, lay new pavement, partly rebuild the apron and aircraft deicing area, build treatment facilities, a new rescue station and patrol road, install meteorological equipment and carry out other types of work.

A particular feature of the project is the use, along with standard environmental procedures, of industrial waste recycling technology. Recycling will reduce negative impact on the environment and minimize total project costs. Specifically, removed apron and runway pavement materials will be recycled.

The project will increase the airport's annual throughput capacity from 2 million to 4.7 million passengers and create a major passenger and freight air transport hub capable of handling direct, transit, domestic and international flights.

The upgrade project is part of the Civil Aviation Sub-Program of the Federal Target Program «Development of the Transport System of Russia (2010-2020)», aiming to develop modern and efficient transport infrastructure in Russia.

Khabarovsk «New» International Airport is the largest airport in the Far Eastern Federal District, ranking first in terms of passenger traffic. Today, the airport of Khabarovsk cooperates with approximately 60 airlines on a scheduled and charter basis, serving both domestic and international destinations. The airport is an important element of transport infrastructure, connecting all remote regions of the Far East, the central part of Russia and the Asia-Pacific region.

TSM is a leader in the field of airfield construction and reconstruction, and has extensive experience in airfield construction and assembly projects.