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Aurecon has been appointed as lead design consultant for Gelephu International Airport, delivering mass timber construction in international aviation infrastructure. This iconic development will be Bhutan's second international airport, strategically located near the Bhutan-Indian border and set against the backdrop of the Himalayas.
The airport is being developed for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and brings together local vision with international expertise. As the aviation centrepiece of the GMC masterplan, designated as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Bhutan, the new Gelephu International Airport will serve as Bhutan’s gateway to the world, improving connectivity and opening new opportunities for regional and international engagement.
The SAR status of GMC, with its legal independence and executive autonomy, highlights the strategic significance of this airport in Bhutan’s long-term economic and sustainable development vision.
"This airport will enhance connectivity for Bhutan and showcase how sustainable materials, and modern engineering can come together in harmony to truly serve communities."
Gabe Carter, Chief Executive, Asia at Aurecon
Aurecon Adam Peacock, Buildings Structures Practice Leader, says “This project represents a fusion of traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with modern engineering solutions. The design will integrate traditional Bhutanese woodcarvings by local artisans, with collaboration planned as the project moves into detailed design and construction phases.”
Aurecon brings this vision to life through comprehensive engineering services spanning civil, structural, MEP, acoustics, facades, and fire engineering disciplines. The project builds upon Aurecon's established aviation experience from Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam and Western Sydney International Airport in Australia, combined with mass timber expertise demonstrated in award-winning projects such as Murdoch University's Boola Katitjin building in Australia and Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) Gaia building in Singapore.
“The Gelephu International Airport demonstrates our commitment to partnering with clients to deliver sustainable solutions for complex infrastructure projects. This airport will enhance connectivity for Bhutan and showcase how sustainable materials, and modern engineering can come together in harmony to truly serve communities,” shared Gabe Carter, Chief Executive for Asia.
The development follows a structured timeline with 18 months allocated for design phase completion and 36 months for construction. Airport operations are scheduled to commence in 2029, marking a significant milestone in Bhutan's infrastructure development and regional connectivity enhancement.
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