The Island Airports concession involves the provision of full-service airport operations for the Exuma (Georgetown) International Airport, North Eleuthera International Airport, and the Governor’s Harbour Airport, including increased route development.
As part of this concession, major capital improvements are being undertaken, including new terminal buildings and crash fire rescue facilities at each of Exuma and North Eleuthera, along with targeted airside infrastructure improvements at all three airports.
Location
Exuma and Eleuthera, The Bahamas
Client
The Airport Authority of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Value
US$132 million
Consortium
Island Airport Development Partners (IADP)
Plenary Americas' role
Developer
Equity investor
Partners
Phoenix Infrastructure Group
Avports
Financial close date
August 2025
Contract terms
50 years, DBFOM
The new terminal buildings are designed to accommodate future increases in passenger volumes, providing modern check-in capabilities in an enlarged ticketing hall, multiple security screening lanes, a world-class departures lounge with multiple concession and retail options staffed by local chefs and artisans, along with expanded and modernized immigration and customs processing areas.
The developments are expected to support increased tourism to the islands of Exuma and Eleuthera, and will provide new retail opportunities for local residents.
IADP and its partners are committed to using a workforce comprised of at least 80% Bahamian workers to carry out all phases of the project.
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