The first stone at the Cumaribo airport has been laid, and with this, the beginning of the adaptation works of what will be the air terminal that connects Colombia with the municipality in extension
largest in the country. More than 85,000 inhabitants of this natural treasure will see greater possibilities of connectivity thanks to a series of actions led by Civil Aeronautics, with the support of the Engineer Command of the National Army and Territory.
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The launch of work to have a rigid pavement track measuring 1,200 square meters by 33; work on a 4,440 m2 platform; advancing in interventions on the taxiway, runway strip and a closure of 3,529 are the projections for this aerodrome that has been prioritized by the Government within the framework of the Social Airports strategy, and that will be a catalyst for economic development, social and cultural of the regions of Colombia.
With an investment of more than $56.6 billion, The municipality of Cumaribo, an example of peace with nature, will have the opportunity to make itself known to the world with an access route in optimal conditions and will allow, with its open doors, to make known the majesty of a part of eastern Colombia.
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Sergio París Mendoza, general director of Civil Aeronautics, details the importance of the interventions at the Cumaribo air terminal. “We began the transformation to tourism, to the departure and connection of Colombians to Cumaribo, and of Cumaribo with Colombia. “This common thread makes Vichada: land of the future for Colombians, begin in that process of change in which we are in the government, of this Colombia, Country of Beauty,” express.
Meanwhile, Armel Caracas, municipal mayor, stated that the works of the Gobiernodel Cambio are the possibility of making Cumaribo known and generating development in the region. “We want to invite Colombians to come and see a very rich municipality, where the Llano ends and the jungle begins;
“This impressive beauty where there is also the El Tuparro Park, indigenous peoples, with different cultures and here we are to welcome you with great pleasure”said.
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The Social Airports strategy has been cataloged as the banner of change for development in populations that have historically had little investment, and enables thousands of people to come and discover the beauty of Vichada, Guainía, Chocó, Nariño, La Guajira and other territories with investments exceeding $377,000 million.
PAULA GALEANO BALAGUERA
Portfolio Journalist
