The construction of the runway at Dhusamareb Airport in the Galmudug region of Somalia has reached an advanced stage, with the 3-kilometer runway project progressing rapidly. The Olympic Construction Company, responsible for the project, has completed several critical phases, including leveling, widening, compacting, removing existing layers, laying the base course, and installing the asphalt plant for mixing asphalt and base course materials.
According to Maslax Mohamed Mahmoud, the engineer overseeing the airport construction, the project is nearing completion, and the final stage of laying the runway will commence soon. “We have successfully prepared the 1-kilometer and bar area for paving, and all the necessary equipment and machinery are in place,” he stated.
The runway materials, including the asphalt, were imported from abroad and transported to the Olympic Construction Company’s headquarters in Dhusamareb via the port city of Bosaso. Mahmoud expressed confidence that the 3-kilometer runway would be fully paved, allowing international flights to operate at the Ugaas Nur Airport once completed.
“We are about to begin, God willing, laying the asphalt on the 1-kilometer and bar section,” Mahmoud said. “After that, we will prepare the next kilometer, ensuring that the aircraft can land on the completed portion while we work on the remaining sections.”
The construction of Dhusamareb Airport is part of President Ahmed Abdi Karie’s annual pledges for the Galmudug region. The project, which commenced earlier this year, is expected to be completed in the first few months of the new year, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development.
The completion of Dhusamareb Airport will not only facilitate air travel but also contribute to the region’s economic growth and connectivity with the rest of Somalia and the world. The project’s success is a testament to the commitment of the Galmudug administration to improving the lives of its citizens through infrastructure development and modernization.
