Tanzania has started major expansion and redesign works at Mwanza Airport following an official assessment that identified the need to upgrade the facility to international standards.
The update was given in the National Assembly in Dodoma, where the Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, said the government had reviewed findings pointing to the need for a comprehensive upgrade of the airport.
According to the deputy minister, the Ministry of Transport is currently working on detailed designs connected to the project. He told lawmakers that these designs relate to the construction of a new facility as part of the broader upgrade plan.
The government’s statement indicates that the airport’s planned changes go beyond routine repairs and include expansion as well as a redesign of infrastructure.
Detailed design work in progress
The deputy minister said the ministry is conducting detailed design activities, which are typically required before major construction begins. The comments in Parliament suggest the project is moving into an implementation phase alongside the technical planning process.
No timelines, cost figures, or capacity targets were provided in the parliamentary update.
Upgrade aimed at international standards
The assessment referenced by the government concluded that Mwanza Airport requires improvements to meet international standards. The parliamentary statement did not specify which standards were used as benchmarks or which airport systems would be prioritised.
However, the government described the work as a major expansion and redesign, signalling significant changes to the airport’s layout and facilities.
Announcement made in the National Assembly
The information was delivered to lawmakers in Dodoma during a National Assembly session. The deputy minister’s remarks positioned the airport project within the ministry’s current planning and development activities.
Mwanza Airport serves the Mwanza region. The government has not released additional project details in the update cited.