| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Borrower/Recipient | 1.08 |
| Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility Trust Fund | 0.31 |
| IDA Grant | 7.25 |
Tonga Aviation Investment Project - Additional Financing
Development Objective
The project development objective is to improve operational safety and oversight of international air transport infrastructure.
Key Details
Project Details
P156018
Closed
Julie Babinard , Pierre Graftieaux
N/A
December 8, 2015
(as of board presentation)
March 9, 2016
N/A
US$ 8.64 million
N/A
2016
US$ 7.56 million
B
July 15, 2021
December 31, 2019
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 7.25 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 7.25 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 0.31 |
| Total Project Cost** | 8.64 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Indicator Three: Modernization of air traffic management Value Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) (previously PA Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) (previously PA Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) (previously PA Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment NavAids contract has been signed and this indicator will be satisfied as these investments are installed. The ADS-B roll out thatwill satisfy this indicator is expected to be installed over 2015/16. Indicator Four: Implementation of a regional safety and security levy for departing international passengers Value No Levy Levy implemented and returning revenue to Tonga. AU$ 5 collected from each departing international Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment Implemented in 2013 and collection is progressing well. Disbursement framework was agreed this quarter and the levy will be auditedfrom the current financial year onwards. Indicator One: Regulatory certification of safety and security at project airports Value Fua’amotu Airport (TBU) currently certified, Vava’ TBU remains certified. VAV is expected to be certi Certification of both airports in accordance with Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment Indicator Two: State requirements for safety and security reaches global ICAO average Value 90.70 8.00 49.00 Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 June 30, 2016 Comment Runway civil works and supply and installation of navigation aids underway. Improvements are expected with the support of theAviation Adviser, however progress on corrective action plans is not known. Works on the terminal and traffic control towersproposed to be funded by the AF.
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Component A: Intermediate Result indicator One: Navigation and safety aids fully operational Value 0.00 20.00 100.00 Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment NavAids contract has been signed and this indicator will be satisfied as these investments are installed. Component A: Intermediate Result indicator Two: Rehabilitation of Fua'amotu and Vava'u runways Value 0.00 20.00 100.00 Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment Under progress in both TBU and VAV. Current completion date is according to schedule with no delays. Component A: Intermediate Result indicator Three: Energy efficient runway lighting fullyoperational and compliant at TBU Value Lighting not upgraded. Lighting not upgraded. Lighting fully operational. Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment To be installed with the NavAids contract which has been signed and installation expected later in 2015. Component B: Intermediate Result indicator One: Preparation of necessary legislation for establishment of Tonga Airports Authority Value No legislation Legislation drafted Legislation prepared Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 December 31, 2016 Comment Legislation is drafted however has not been enacted. This will need to be pursued further. Component B: Intermediate Result indicator Two: Successful implementation of agreed training plan Value No training plan Training plan under implementation. Training plan completed Date December 13, 2011 October 7, 2015 June 30, 2016 Comment Currently underway. An annual training program will be included in future quarterly reports. Citizen Engagement Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date November 13, 2015 November 13, 2015 December 31, 2018 Comment New indicator for citizen engagement. The target is to resolve all grievances on the project, across all years of implementation. Construction and Operation of Air Traffic Control Tower (TBU) Value 20151109 20151109 20181231 Date November 9, 2015 November 9, 2015 December 31, 2018 Comment Existing tower needs to be replaced with new tower at different location with new technologies and equipment installed. The control tower is built, equipment installed and tower is operational.