POWERCHINA selects Lintec CSD2500B for new international airport construction in Tanzania
Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) has purchased a Lintec CSD2500B containerised asphalt mixing plant for its work on the New Dodoma Msalato International Airport in Tanzania. The plant began production in September 2023 at the new airport in the Masarato district, approximately 15 km from the city centre. The plant is helping to build key facilities such as a new apron, taxiway, runway, and auxiliary roads. At the same time, construction is also underway elsewhere on new hangars, terminals, firefighting units, and electromechanical installations, as well as a new airfield tower.
The project marks a significant milestone in enhancing the infrastructure and connectivity of Tanzania's political capital and the wider East African region. On September 13, 2021, the Tanzanian Government signed a contract to construct the airport investing TZS 127 billion (USD 54.74 million) into the project, further supported by a USD 329.47 million loan from the African Development Bank.
The construction is taking place in two phases, with the first phase focusing on the runway and terminal. The second phase will be implemented based on demand and once fully operational, the airport will accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually.
The project has reached the halfway point and is on track for completion by April 2025. The most notable achievement so far includes the construction of a 3.6-kilometre-long, 60-metre-wide runway.
A spokesperson from POWERCHINA, said, “Several factors drove our decision to invest in the Lintec CSD2500B containerised asphalt mixing plant. Firstly, we prioritise safety and reliability in all our operations, and with Lintec & Linnhoff’s German-engineered equipment, we are confident in the highest standards of performance and quality. In addition, the Lintec CSD2500B’s containerised design ensures uninterrupted operations despite Tanzania’s challenging rainy seasons, while its modular construction delivers cost efficiency through low transport expenses and easy installation.”
