-named after late Brigadier Beaton
The Brigadier Gary Beaton Aerodrome in Eteringbang was officially commissioned yesterday. The aerodrome was built at a cost of $688.8 million. It replaces the deteriorated laterite airstrip with a 610-meter reinforced concrete runway, designed to last over 20 years and ensure year-round reliability according to a release from the public works ministry.
The facility is expected to serve as a vital hub for the Eteringbang community, supporting the mining sector and enhancing connectivity in Region 7.