Abinader explained that the renewal of the operation contract for Dominican airports was granted to Vinci Airports with the aim of giving it the time and conditions necessary to execute the agreed improvements, including the construction of the new AILA terminal. However, he pointed out that, despite multiple conversations, the company has not met the established deadlines.“If they don’t comply with what was agreed, we are willing to go to court,” he stated.
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In that same vein, he recalled that last December the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, publicly urged Aerodom to start the work and catch up, as other air terminals in the country have done.Aerodom’s Response
Faced with the indications, the spokesperson for Aerodom, Luis José López, assured that the project is progressing according to the schedule and in compliance with the concession contract. He explained that a work of this magnitude contemplates preparatory and technical phases that, although not always visible on the ground, are essential to guarantee an efficient and uninterrupted construction.
Santo Domingo Monorail
During the meeting, President Abinader also referred to the technical study of the Santo Domingo Monorail, whose estimated cost ranges between 800 and 900 million dollars. He acknowledged that the work would not be completed during his administration, but affirmed that it is a strategic project that will remain as a legacy in favor of the country’s development.
