MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAULING

MRO planned for Upington Airport.

An investor has identified a need to develop an MRO in South Africa and the viable location for it is Upington due to its arid climate, long airport runaway (5km) and other factors. MRO stands for maintenance, repair and overhauling. The establishment of an Industrial Park in Upington is also a critical factor which could lead to the success of this project as it offers lucrative incentives and other enabling factors.

The investor intends to develop an aviation park to accommodate maintenance, repairs and overhaul of aircraft and research and development. These activities will also include airline storage, dismantling, scrapping, painting and internal refurbishment.

Targeted sector

Aeronautics

Investment value

The total value that is required for the project is R800-million.

Job creation

A total of 400 jobs will be created by this project.

Project financed by

The project will be financed by the private sector with the government providing enabling infrastructure.

Project status

The business case and feasibility studies have been completed.

Partnerships

The Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA) is the project leader. Partnerships are envisaged with the private sector, provincial government, local government and state-owned enterprises.

CONTACTS: UPINGTON

Upington Industrial Park, NCEDA

Contact person: Mr Hendrik Louw

Tel: +27 87 086 0365

Mobile: +27 60 997 7222

Email: houw416@gmail.com