13 Mar 2014

China approves 5.4million pa'anga expansion of Pilolevu Airport

6:52 am on 13 March 2014

China has agreed to fund a 5.4million pa'anga expansion of Salote Pilolevu Airport in Ha'apai.

Radio Tonga reports the Deputy Prime Minister, Samiu Vaipulu, says the runway at the airport will be extended.

He says this is a precautionary measure in case of any emergency.