ACSA to implement broad expansion of airport infrastructure
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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is implementing a comprehensive infrastructure maintenance and capital expansion program across its nine major airports, including OR Tambo International, Cape Town International, and King Shaka International. Initiated in December 2024, the project focuses on enhancing passenger comfort and airport hygiene through upgrades to sewerage systems, ablution facilities, fire escapes, and safety protocols in high-traffic areas.
At OR Tambo International Airport, refurbishments include male, female, baby-change, and accessible ablution facilities. Additional upgrades cover operational areas such as People Movers, terminal and roofing works, Passenger Loading Bridges, Uninterrupted Power Supply, fuel systems, fire infrastructure, instrument landing and weather systems, and jet fuel infrastructure. New equipment will be installed to modernize services and support future growth.
ACSA Chief Executive Officer Mpumi Mpofu stated that the program supports long-term aviation sector growth and operational resilience, reflecting ACSA’s financial recovery post-COVID-19. The projects, scheduled for completion between late 2025 and 2027, aim to ensure financial sustainability and infrastructure investment for the aviation industry and economy.
ACSA is coordinating with government, airlines, and commercial stakeholders to minimize disruptions during the upgrades. As a state-owned entity with the government holding approximately 75% of shares, ACSA reported a dividend of R816 million in 2024, comprising R768 million for preference shares and R48 million for ordinary shares. This financial performance contrasts with other state-owned enterprises, such as Eskom, which received R234 billion in bailouts, South African Airways with R33 billion, Denel with R9 billion, and Transnet with R5.8 billion, all with minimal returns.
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