Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Monday said that the rehabilitation of the Eteringbang airstrip in Region Seven, an essential access point for the local community, is expected to be completed before the end of this year.
“Before the end of the year, the Eterinbang airstrip will be completed”, he said. This announcement comes after a delay from the original deadline of July 2023 and then the updated deadline of December 2023.
The airstrip, constructed of laterite, has faced significant safety concerns for several years. Local pilots have reported that heavy rainfall turns the runway dangerously slippery, complicating both takeoffs and landings. Erosion has further exacerbated the issue, prompting Edghill to visit the area in 2020 to address community complaints about the deteriorating conditions.