In brief
- Baidoa Online reported on 29 July 2026 that the first phase of a USD 500 million World Bank backed programme is valued at about USD 160 million.
- The airports named for modernisation and rehabilitation in that phase include Garowe and Galkayo.
- The report gives no contracts, contractors or start dates for the Puntland works.
Contents
Baidoa Online reported on 29 July 2026 that the first phase of a USD 500 million national infrastructure programme, valued at about USD 160 million, will support the modernisation and rehabilitation of airports including Garowe and Galkayo in Puntland. The report describes a multi-year initiative approved in April 2026 and running through 2031.
What the source records
According to Baidoa Online, the programme covers Puntland, Jubaland, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Southwest State, Banadir and Somaliland, with funds released in phases. The report states that about USD 138.2 million of the first phase goes to resilient infrastructure, and names Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo, Garowe, Dhuusamareeb, Jowhar, Doolow and Galkayo airports for modernisation and rehabilitation. It also records a 63 km Hargeisa to Ethiopia border road through the Haleya to Ina Guha corridor, about USD 54 million for Somaliland, USD 5.8 million for institutions and training, and USD 8.5 million for operations and maintenance including ADS-B and VSAT air traffic systems.
What it means on site
For anyone planning work at Garowe or Galkayo airports, the listing is a signal to find out which package a given task falls under: runway and apron pavement, terminal rehabilitation, navigational equipment, or operations and maintenance. The report ties the airport investment to operational safety and connectivity, so surveys, pavement condition records and drawings may be needed as the programme advances. Whether a specific package reaches tender, and on what terms, is not stated. Ask the implementing agency which phase and component the work sits in before pricing anything.
What the source does not establish
The report describes project documents and a phasing plan, not completed works. Contracts, contractors and start dates for the Puntland airport works were not published, and the source gives no design scope, runway lengths or site boundaries. The report is dated 29 July 2026, which is the as-of date. A tender notice, contract award or site instruction from the responsible ministry or implementing agency would confirm the present state.
What to do next
Ask the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports in Garowe, or the Puntland ministry responsible for transport, whether Garowe and Galkayo airport works sit in phase one, which component covers them, and which record sets out the scope. Request that document in writing before ordering surveys or materials.
Frequently asked questions
Which Puntland airports does the first phase name?
Baidoa Online reported on 29 July 2026 that the first phase covers modernisation and rehabilitation of airports including Garowe and Galkayo, alongside Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhuusamareeb, Jowhar and Doolow.
Are contractors or start dates published for the Garowe and Galkayo airport works?
No. The report does not publish contracts, contractors or start dates for the Puntland airport works, so the listing should be treated as a phasing plan rather than confirmed construction.
Sources
Local reporting: this article is written for building work in Garowe and Galkayo and Puntland. Ground conditions, prices and rules differ between places; confirm the details for your own site.