Table of Contents
- Gadukdo New Airport construction period extension is imminent... normalization plan announcement approaching
- Re-bidding preparation procedures and adjusting the construction period
- Possibility of administrative schedule delays
- Community: Additional delays could result in more than a year of construction delays
- Need for shortening the construction period and accelerating the start of construction
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Gadukdo New Airport construction period extension is imminent... normalization plan announcement approaching
The construction project of the Gadukdo New Airport is expected to announce a normalization plan within this month. The construction period is likely to be extended from the original 84 months to about 100 months.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport aims to announce the re-bidding by the end of the year, but due to the time required for administrative procedures, the schedule may be postponed to next year.
The Busan community has strongly expressed the need for a swift start to construction without further delays.
The current progress of the Gadukdo New Airport is as follows.
Re-bidding preparation procedures and adjusting the construction period
The government plans to push for a re-bidding announcement to recruit new site developers after consulting with the Public Procurement Service and completing the review of the bid guide within this year.
The industry expects the construction period to be adjusted to about 100 months. This is shorter than the 108 months suggested by the Hyundai Construction consortium but longer than the 84 months specified in the government's basic plan.
As a normalization measure, in addition to extending the construction period, various measures will be prepared to minimize delays, such as strengthening on-site safety measures and quickly selecting preferred bidders if competitive bidding is difficult.
Possibility of administrative schedule delays
The Ministry of Land has already conceived normalization measures, but the final approval process is delayed due to the Minister's schedule.
Recent discussions in the National Assembly regarding real estate-related measures, and various factors such as business trips to support contracts in Saudi Arabia, are causing delays in the reporting schedule.
Amidst this flow, the possibility that the bid announcement may extend beyond the end of the year has been raised, which could affect the construction schedule as well.
Community: Additional delays could result in more than a year of construction delays
Busan City has been strongly demanding the swift progression of subsequent procedures since the basic design plan of the Hyundai Construction consortium was deemed inadequate.
If the re-bidding announcement extends beyond this year, the start of construction for the Gadukdo New Airport is likely to be delayed by at least a year. This situation could create significant disruptions to the opening schedule promised by the government.
In light of the potential for an extension of the construction period, the community is increasingly emphasizing that the government should clearly communicate sufficient reasons and explanations to the public. There are concerns that the progress of the project must not be further shaken.
Need for shortening the construction period and accelerating the start of construction
Busan City is requesting that the Ministry of Land publish the bidding plan as quickly as possible and complete the bidding announcement within this year. Additionally, they emphasize that reasonable explanations are necessary in the decision-making process regarding the extension of the construction period, and that technical and management efforts to shorten the period must continue throughout the design and construction phases.
In particular, in large national projects, it is common for delays to occur, often extending the actual timeline by at least 10-20% compared to what was planned. Considering this, it is expected that a total of more than 10 years will be required until completion.
Due to these characteristics, the rapid commencement of construction must be the top priority if there is any hope of moving the opening schedule forward, as the recognition that the project must enter full operation is crucial.
Conclusion
The construction of the Gadukdo New Airport appears to require an unavoidable schedule extension, with a normalization plan announcement and re-bidding expected to be conducted within this year.
However, considering the delays in administrative procedures and the characteristics of large national projects, it is highly likely that the total project duration will exceed a minimum of 10 years.
Therefore, the only way to expedite the opening of the new airport is to commence construction as soon as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How will the construction period of the Gadukdo New Airport change?
The construction period of the Gadukdo New Airport is expected to extend from the current 84 months to about 100 months.
The construction project of the Gadukdo New Airport is highly likely to proceed for around 100 months, which is over a year longer than the originally planned 84 months. This is shorter than the 108 months proposed by the Hyundai Construction consortium, but longer than the figure in the government's basic plan. The extension of the construction period will also involve various measures aimed at minimizing delays, such as strengthening on-site safety and promptly selecting preferred bidders if competitive bidding becomes difficult.
Q. What is the schedule for the re-bidding announcement?
The Ministry of Land aims to announce the re-bidding within this year, but it may be postponed to next year due to administrative procedures.
The Ministry of Land plans to conduct the re-bidding announcement by the end of the year after consulting with the Public Procurement Service. However, due to delays in the approval process and reporting schedule caused by the Minister's schedule, discussions in the National Assembly, and overseas business trips, there is a possibility that the bid announcement could be postponed to next year. These schedule delays may also affect the construction start timing.
Q. How does the delay in re-bidding affect the construction start?
If the re-bidding is delayed, the construction could also be postponed by more than a year, potentially disrupting the opening schedule.
The Busan community is concerned that if the re-bidding announcement goes beyond this year, the construction could be delayed for at least a year. This significantly impacts the opening schedule promised by the government, raising voices demanding a prompt start to construction and clear explanations from the government. Delays in project progress lead to community anxiety, making swift procedural progress essential.
Q. What are the plans for shortening the construction period and accelerating the construction start?
The government and Busan City emphasize the need for quick bidding announcements and efforts to shorten the construction period.
Busan City is requesting the Ministry of Land to complete the re-bidding announcement within this year and to disclose the bidding plan promptly. Additionally, they stress the necessity of providing reasonable explanations when extending the construction period, and that technical and management efforts to shorten the period should persist in the subsequent design and construction phases. Because delays are common in large national projects, it is anticipated that the actual time until completion will exceed 10 years, and rapid construction commencement is crucial for advancing the opening schedule.
Q. What should be done to expedite the opening of the Gadukdo New Airport?
The most important thing is to start construction as quickly as possible to get the project on track.
Given that the overall project duration is expected to exceed a minimum of 10 years, rapid commencement of construction is essential to advance the new airport's opening. Efforts must be made to minimize delays, and rational explanations and countermeasures should be formulated to ensure that the project proceeds smoothly. The government and related agencies must overcome administrative procedure delays and follow through on planned procedures to restore the trust of the community and the public.