Timor-Leste : Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project
The Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (PNLIA) has a runway of 1,850 meters (m) in length with a pavement width of 30m. The runway can accommodate Code C aircrafts such as B737 and A320, but operations of these aircrafts are under significant restrictions on payload because the length of the runway is short. The existing runway also does not have the ICAO specified Runway End Safety Areas (RESA), which is at least 90m long and required for safe aerodrome operation. These two issues pose challenges in route development of the PNLIA for better air connectivity of the country because airlines have to take into consideration commercial penalty by operating with reduced passenger load factors (i.e., less seat occupied) and consider extra safety measures. The current Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is also in poor condition and does not fully meet the requirements even for the existing runway.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Shim, Chaorin
Southeast Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Timor-Leste -
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project | ||||||||||||
| Project Number | 52320-002 | ||||||||||||
| Country / Economy | Timor-Leste |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity OP7: Fostering regional cooperation and integration |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Air transport |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||||||||||
| Description | The Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (PNLIA) has a runway of 1,850 meters (m) in length with a pavement width of 30m. The runway can accommodate Code C aircrafts such as B737 and A320, but operations of these aircrafts are under significant restrictions on payload because the length of the runway is short. The existing runway also does not have the ICAO specified Runway End Safety Areas (RESA), which is at least 90m long and required for safe aerodrome operation. These two issues pose challenges in route development of the PNLIA for better air connectivity of the country because airlines have to take into consideration commercial penalty by operating with reduced passenger load factors (i.e., less seat occupied) and consider extra safety measures. The current Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is also in poor condition and does not fully meet the requirements even for the existing runway. The project will be aligned with the following impact: national productivity improved by ensuring better connectivity of its people within and outside of the country. The proposed outcome is improved efficiency and safety of goods' and people's movements. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The proposed project will improve the facilities at the PNLIA in Dili mainly by upgrading the airport runway to meet the requirements recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization, and configuring other airport facilities to conform to the upgraded runway. The project will enhance the safety of the PNLIA and reduce safety concerns on the airport key facilities raised by the market, which will help the country establish better air connectivity. | ||||||||||||
| Impact | Economic diversification and national productivity improved by ensuring better connectivity within and outside of the country |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Efficiency and safety of goods' and people's movements improved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | The loans became effective on 14 December 2021. Procurement of one civil works package through open-competitive bidding with prequalification is ongoing in parallel with the recruitment of the construction supervision consultant. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | PNLIA runway, air traffic control tower, and other key airport facilities improved Organizational and management capacity of the IPMU and the MOTC (ANATL and AACTL) enhanced |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Not due to start. Recruitment of construction supervision consultant and procurement of civil works contractor are ongoing. Not due to start. Recruitment of construction supervision consultant and procurement of civil works contractor are ongoing. Not due to start. Recruitment of construction supervision consultant and procurement of civil works contractor are ongoing. Not due to start. Recruitment of construction supervision consultant and procurement of civil works contractor are ongoing. Not due to start. Recruitment of construction supervision consultant and procurement of civil works contractor are ongoing. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Involuntary Resettlement | |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Shim, Chaorin |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
Council for Administration of the Infrastructure Fund |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Fact Finding | 22 Feb 2021 to 09 Mar 2021 |
| MRM | 09 Apr 2021 |
| Approval | 02 Sep 2021 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 01 Dec 2022 |
Loan 4104-TIM
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | 01 Oct 2021 | 14 Dec 2021 | 30 Nov 2026 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 115.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 85.00 | 20 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 30.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 20 Apr 2023 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0% |
Loan 4105-TIM
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | 01 Oct 2021 | 14 Dec 2021 | 30 Nov 2026 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 50.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 50.00 | 20 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 20 Apr 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 4104-TIM: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Oct 2021 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations [Concessional]) for Loan 4105-TIM: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Oct 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Aug 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Aug 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Aug 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Dec 2020 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Updated Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | May 2023 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Jul 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Mar 2021 |
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Mar 2021 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Construction Supervision of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (PNLIA) Expansion Project | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Loan 4104/4105-TIM: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport PNLIA Expansion Project [PQ/055/MTC-2021] | Invitation for prequalification | Closed | ||
| 52320-TIM: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport PNLIA Expansion Project | Advance Notice | Active | ||
| 52320-TIM: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project | Other Notice | Active |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Expansion Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Aug 2021 |