The South Bimini International Airport (BIM) concession involves the responsibility to provide full-service airport operations, including the development of new and more frequent air service to the Bimini islands. As part of this concession, major capital improvements are being undertaken, including a new terminal building, expanded apron, updated navigational aids, new ARFF equipment, and modern safety and security infrastructure.
In May 2024, Bimini Airport Development Partners (BADP) took over responsibility for the airport, running day-to-day operations and commencing construction works.
Location
Bimini, The Bahamas
Client
The Airport Authority of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Value
US$80 million
Consortium
Bimini Airport Development Partners (BADP)
Plenary Americas' role
Developer
Equity investor
Partners
Phoenix Infrastructure Group
Avports
Financial close date
May 2024
Contract terms
50 years, DBFOM
The expanded apron will accommodate up to four simultaneous commercial aircraft, while significantly expanding general aviation parking. The new terminal building will provide a world-class and spacious departures lounge, expanded ticketing area, a welcoming courtyard with concessions staffed by local chefs and artisans, expanded security, immigration, and customs processing spaces, and new administrative spaces, including airline offices and support areas.
The redevelopment of the South Bimini Airport is expected to unlock significant additional tourism to the Bimini Islands through the addition of new regular commercial air service to the USA, which will provide greatly expanded opportunities for Bimini resident entrepreneurs and workers to grow their businesses and careers.
BADP and its subcontractors are committed to using a workforce comprised of at least 80% Bahamian workers to carry out the project.
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