Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project - Saint Lucia (CATCOP-SL)
Enhancing aviation safety, resilience, and connectivity across Saint Lucia
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The Caribbean Air Transport Connectivity Project – Saint Lucia (CATCOP-SL) is a World Bank-funded initiative administered through the International Development Association (IDA). The project spans two Caribbean islands Haiti and Saint Lucia with primary objectives to enhance air transport safety, ensure compliance with international standards, improve airport infrastructure resilience against natural disasters, and support informed planning for airport development. Executed by the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) with support from the Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Finance, and the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA).
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A showcase of our most recent airport infrastructure and safety initiatives.
COMPONENT 1: RUNWAY SAFETY & RESILIENCE
This project delivers essential upgrades to UVF’s runway to meet ICAO standards and improve overall safety and resilience. Works include reconstructing the runway with stronger materials, installing modern LED lighting and updated markings, expanding safety areas, enhancing drainage to prevent flooding, and upgrading Fire Rescue facilities. These improvements ensure safer operations, better climate resilience, and sustained international connectivity for Saint Lucia.
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COMPONENT 2: AIR NAVIGATION MODERNIZATION
Instrument Landing System (ILS) Installing precision approach system at UVF for safer landings in low visibility ADS-B Technology Deploying Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast at both UVF and SLU airports with ground stations and onboard transmitters Technical Assistance Developing ILS procedures, siting ADS-B antennas, and upgrading aeronautical charts
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COMPONENT 3: INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING
Institutional Review Comprehensive gap analysis of airport institutional and operational management to identify improvement areas Capacity Building Training in air traffic control, airport management, disaster resilience, climate change response, and health crisis management Gender Inclusion Promoting female professionals through gap analysis, recruitment plans, and specialized training for air traffic controllers and management COVID-19 Recovery Developing medium-term recovery strategy with health protocols and social distancing measures
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COMPONENT 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This component supports the implementation of the project by coordinating construction and rehabilitation activities, ensuring the efficient disbursement and accountable use of funds, and monitoring progress throughout execution. It provides regular progress updates to stakeholders and ensures that all activities are carried out in compliance with applicable environmental and social standards.
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COMPONENT 5: CONTINGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE
This component will provide immediate response to an eligible crisis or emergency, as needed. As such, in the event of such eligible emergency as defined in the Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) annex to the Project Operations Manual (POM), and at the request of the Government, the component would finance emergency activities and expenditures through the reallocation of funds from the project.
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RFP - Supply and Installation of ADS-B Ground Stations
