THE Commonwealth Ports Authority board wants to know if an investor will still pursue its proposed mall project at Saipan International Airport.
Board members, in a meeting on Friday, said they did not know what happened to the investment group, Saipan Rainbow.
Roman Tudela, board committee chairman on airport facilities, said Saipan Rainbow was “so eager” to put up the business last year.
The board approved the mall proposal last January.
“They were really pushing for it but it has been six months after we approved it and they still have not signed the lease,” he said.
Other board members also inquired about the status of the project.
The board ordered CPA’s management to contact the company and inquire whether it was still interested in the project.
“We want to set a deadline because if they’re not doing any action there, CPA can go out and bid out the property to other potential investors,” Tudela said.
“We don’t want the (space) to become idle. It’s all part of our plan to enhance non-aviation revenue,” he said.
Based on an earlier proposal, the Hawaii-based investment group wanted to build a recreation/relaxation complex at the airport.
The mall would be an ideal place for travelers to relax and rest, shower, dine and get a massage, the group said.
