Santiago. – The executive director of the Airport Department reported that everything is ready to begin construction of the Santiago Heliport in the coming days, a project described as a necessity for this city.
Victor Pichardo provided details during a visit to the headquarters of the Association for the Development of Santiago (APEDI), as well as to the board of trustees of Parque Central, where the building will be built.
The official stressed that the greatest importance of this heliport lies in the fact that Santiago does not have a specialized structure like this one to deal with emergency situations and carry out safe evacuations.
Pichardo said that the work has already been tendered and awarded, in accordance with the provisions of Law 340-06 on Purchases and Contracts, respecting all the corresponding regulations.
“Santiago cannot turn its back on connectivity and this is a project that is included in the entire master plan for the Parque Central, and it will also complement the National Heliport Network in this area of Cibao,” Pichardo said.
At the meeting, attended by the mayor of Santiago, Ulises Rodríguez, he stated that “this work only serves to formalize a space that is used for these landings, but without the required security and formality.”
Meanwhile, the president of APEDI, Juan Mera, said that this is a project to which they have given their full support, because it is vital in the face of the economic growth that the city is experiencing, but at the same time to address management in the event of possible catastrophes.
“If Santiago does not prepare itself, including this solution that the heliport represents, we will not have the necessary facilities to face the level of investment, which is growing in this city,” said Mera.
The heliport will have a modern terminal and three helipads, with a completely environmentally friendly design and integrated into the Central Park.
