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MTC and the Natividad Chinchero consortium signed an addendum that will allow the completion of the passenger terminal and the perimeter fence.In a ceremony led by the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte Zegarra, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) signed an addendum with the Natividad Chinchero consortium to continue the execution of the Chinchero International Airport in Cusco, with the aim of guaranteeing the completion of this priority project for the Government.
During the event, the Minister of Transport and Communications, Raul Perez Reyes, highlighted the importance of completing this project to boost the economic and social development of Cusco. This project is fundamental for Cusco and Peru. From the ministry, we have sought solutions that allow for accelerating its construction and finishing the work in the shortest time possible, said the minister.
The mutual agreement between both parties will allow the completion of the passenger terminal and the perimeter fence, while the landing strip, control tower and other key buildings for the operation will be part of a new selection process that will begin in the shortest time possible.
The regional governor of Cusco, Werner Salcedo; the district mayor of Chinchero, Alcides Cusihuaman; the vice-minister of Transport, Ismael Sutta, as well as the mayors of the districts of Huayllabamba, San Jeronimo, Oropesa, Lucre, Huaro, Velille, Chumbivilcas and Llusco also participated in the activity. The presidents of the peasant communities of Ayllopongo, Yanacona and Racchi Ayllo were also present, as well as representatives of the PMO of Korea.
It is important to note that the Chinchero International Airport will be the second largest air terminal in the country, with the capacity to receive more than 7.5 million passengers per year. In addition, it will benefit more than one million people linked to tourism, transport, food and hospitality.
More works for Cusco
Minister Raul Perez Reyes announced that two agreements are being negotiated with the Regional Government of Cusco to improve the road infrastructure of the department. Today, I wanted to give you the good news that we have already started the selection process for the maintenance of 283 km in the Sacred Valley. With an investment of S/181 million, we will guarantee that this route is in optimal conditions to receive tourists who visit the region, he added.
This maintenance includes the Cusco - Pisac, Urubamba - Chinchero - Cachimayo, and Huarcapay - Ollantaytambo - Abra Malaga - Santa Maria (Santa Teresa Detour) routes.
He also reported that the design of the new La Veronica tunnel has already been awarded, which, with almost 13 km, will be the longest tunnel in the country, joining the cities of Quillabamba and Cusco.
The Government, through the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will continue to promote the execution of the Chinchero International Airport for Cusco and the development of Peru. In addition, it will transparently report the following actions that will guarantee its completion.
