PEDERNALES, Dominican Republic – Infrastructure development in the Dominican Republic’s southern region is accelerating as the Cabo Rojo International Airport project advances according to its established timeline. José Ignacio Paliza, Minister of the Presidency, confirmed the progress during an extensive site inspection in the Tres Charcos community of Oviedo, Pedernales.
The critical paving phase for the airport’s runway is now underway, with completion anticipated by September 2024. This milestone represents a significant step forward in the government’s comprehensive strategy to transform the southern region into a premier tourism destination.
The inspection brought together key stakeholders and technical experts overseeing the project, including Sigmund Freund, Executive Director of the Pro Pedernales Trust; Víctor Pichardo, Director of the Airport Department; Igor Rodríguez of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation; and Alfonso Rodríguez of the Dominican Electricity Transmission Company.
Officials conducted a thorough review of multiple infrastructure components, examining progress on taxiways, advanced drainage systems, road access networks, and electrical installations. Additionally, authorities confirmed that the control tower structure is projected to reach completion by December, with procurement processes for essential operational equipment already in motion.
The Cabo Rojo International Airport serves as the centerpiece of a broader tourism development initiative designed to stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and establish new tourism corridors in the previously underdeveloped southern territories of the Dominican Republic.