Authorization for Serra Gaucha Airport Construction Work Released in Porto Alegre

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The Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul has issued authorization for the municipality of Caxias do Sul to bid on construction work for the new Serra Gaucha Airport, located in Vila Oliva. Minister of Ports and Airports Silvio Costa Filho and Secretariat of Tourism (Setur) head Ronaldo Santini represented Governor Eduardo Leite at the ceremony, which took place in the Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Services (CIC) auditorium. The project is expected to receive over R$146 million in investment from the Federal government through the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), with the goal of creating a major logistics hub for cargo transportation and further consolidating tourism in the region. The airport is also expected to boost the region's economic and tourism development, with the state government investing approximately R$15 million in road infrastructure improvements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Authorization for the Serra Gaucha Airport construction work was signed on October 16 by the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho.
  • The project involves an estimated investment of over R$146 million from the Federal government, via the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC).
  • The airport will comprise a runway 1,930 meters long, with a total structure measuring 2,530 meters.
  • The initial completion date for the first phase is 24 months after construction begins.
  • Logistics and tourism development in the Serra Gaucha region will be highlighted by the airport's construction.
  • The company responsible for the project is expected to be announced in January 2026.
  • The state government is investing approximately R$15 million to implement the Technical and Environmental Feasibility Study (EVTEA) and preliminary designs for the road sections connecting Gramado and Vila Oliva.
  • The airport will be essential for strengthening regional tourism, as well as connecting Rio Grande do Sul to the future, generating opportunities and prosperity for the region.

Statistics:

  • Estimated investment for the Serra Gaucha Airport project: over R$146 million.
  • Total length of the runway: 1,930 meters.
  • Total length of the airport's structure: 2,530 meters.
  • Initial completion date for the first phase: 24 months after construction begins.
  • Investment for road infrastructure improvements: approximately R$15 million.
  • State government's commitment to technical and environmental feasibility study: approximately R$15 million.

Sources:

  • Brasil: Autorização para obra do aeroporto da Serra Gaucha é entregue no RS (October 16) [translation errors are potential due to automated translation]
  • https://estado.rs.gov.br/licitacao-do-aeroporto-da-serra-gaucha-e-autorizada-e-projecao-e-de-expansao-do-turismo-e-da-economia-no-rs