The work will be carried out over a period of three years by Baker’s wholly owned subsidiaries KS International and Sallyport Global Services. It covers provision of design, engineering, construction and other services at Balad Air Base, one of the largest military bases in Iraq.
It is estimated that the population at Balad will increase to over 5,000 during the construction, training, and mobilisation required to support the deployment of the aircraft.
Baker International will provide all services, resources and management necessary to support the Iraqi Air Force F-16 FMS programme including all planning, design, engineering, construction management and construction as well as engineering and management for water, wastewater and power production.
Baker will also provide services such as flight tower operations, maintenance and repair.
The contract award also requires design-build renovation and rehabilitation projects.
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