Under a public-private partnership (PPP) involving Avports, Phoenix Infrastructure and Plenary Americas, Bimini Airport Development Partners has welcomed a signed Management Agreement to improve and operate South Bimini International Airport in the Bahamas.
The collaboration sets the stage for airfield improvement and upgrading the terminal facilities to accommodate additional international and domestic commercial flights into the airport and enhanced customer service. The Management Agreement was signed by the Prime Minister Philip Davis.
“We are extremely pleased to be part of this project and proud to be working in partnership with Plenary Americas and Avports, as we deliver a world-class airport to the people of Bimini and the commonwealth of the Bahamas,” said Jeremy Ebie, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Infrastructure Group. He added that as “world travel continues to rise beyond pandemic-era levels, now is the perfect time to deliver enhanced access for air carriers to this beautiful part of the world through an upgraded facility that this island deserves.”
A minority-owned infrastructure investor and developer with experience in airport development, Phoenix Infrastructure describes itself as being committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by investing in projects to reflect and promote the communities they serve.
Meanwhile, Plenary Americas is a long-term infrastructure investor, developer and asset manager of PPP projects across the US, Canada and the Caribbean. “The first phase of this project is to design, plan and implement critical safety and airside improvements as well as provide interim upgrades to the existing terminal facilities, all to enable additional and more reliable commercial air traffic to more destinations,” said Mike Schutt, Senior Vice President with Plenary Americas.
He added: “We are excited to work closely with members of the Bimini community and the government to help improve access, safety and services on the island in support of continued economic, small business, and career development opportunities.”
An established airport operator with decades of experience managing primarily regional airports, Avports CEO, Jorge Roberts, concluded: “We are proud to support as the O&M partner to Plenary Americas and Phoenix Infrastructure to bring best-in-class operations and improved connectivity to the Caribbean gem of Bimini.”
