News:
July 19, 2018
Minister for Aviation has said improving connectivity and easy access to the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is an integral part of ensuring a seamless air travel in the country.
According to the Minister per the master plan of KIA, a parcel of land has been earmarked for intermodal transport.
She further noted that her Ministry through the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) intends to partner investors to undertake the development of an integrated bus and train terminal on the earmarked land through public Private Partnership (PPP).
“We anticipate rise in passenger numbers as a result of the up-coming opening of terminal 3, discussions have already been initiated with the Ministry of Transport, Interior, Roads and Highways and the Defense Ministry among others for an integrated transport mode and alternatives to manage and address congestion to the KIA” she said.
The Minister made this remarks on the floor of the House when Member of Parliament of Adaklu Kwame Governs Agbodza wanted to know, whether her Ministry and other relevant Ministries are taking steps to provide adequate space for the development of an integrated bus and train terminal at KIA.
By: Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com