Lead Transport Specialist Pacific Aviation Investment Program Christopher R. Bennett Lead Transport Specialist The World Bank Sydney, Australia cbennett2@worldbank.org
Safety On Par With Sub-Saharan Africa
Dodgy Aircraft
Failed Runways
Inadequate Terminals
Inadequate Fire Safety Equipment
Inadequate Air Traffic Control
Inadequate Security
Aviation Supports Economic Development Travel for Work Education Health Tourism Family Connections
Implications of Flight Disruptions on Economy
US$180 m Series of Projects Phase 1 Kiribati - $23 m Tonga - $27 m Tuvalu - $12 m Phase 2 – Samoa $25 m Objective: improve operational safety and oversight of international air transport infrastructure
Regional Benefits Harmonized Equipment Harmonized Regulations Improved Safety Oversight Improved Revenue for Aviation Safer and More Secure Travel
Special Features Regional PMU Same equipment procured for all countries Airlines Providing Technical Reviews on Equipment ‘Green’ Terminal Designs All countries AU$ 5 ‘Safety and Security Levy’
Regional PMU Team Tonga Airports Technical Support PAIP Director Program Manager Finance Manager Project Accountant Lead Procurement Specialist Senior Procurement Officer (periodic) Periodic Procurement Specialist Procurement Officers Contracts Manager Contracts Administration Officer Team Assistant Specialist Consultants TA - Infrastructure TA - Policy/Regulatory Others programmed as necessary
National Project Support Teams Project Manager Project Accountant Team Assistant Contracts signed by each country FM and contracts managed by each country with support of TFSU
Approx. Monthly Cost ($US) TFSU Cost Effective Costs apportioned between each country based on size of project Country Approx. Monthly Cost ($US) Kiribati $20,000 Tonga $15,000 Tuvalu $8,000 Samoa Vanuatu $23,000
Key Investments Country: Ki To Tv Sa Vu Airport: TRW CX I TBU VAV FUN A PW VL I SON TAH Runways, Aprons, Taxiways * Terminals Navigation Aids, ADS-B Communications Equipment Fire Safety Security Airfield Lighting
Technical Assistance Country: Ki To Tv Sa Vu Reg. Support CAA’s and Line Ministries * Training PASO Safety Oversight Negotiating ASAs Aviation Sector Strategies Airport Management Contract Airport Master Plan/Business Plan Flight Information Region Harmonization Regional Aviation Supply Regional Aviation Infrastructure Sustainability
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