Two days ago we told you about the newly refurbished and fully functional Tower Hill airstrip in Orange Walk but what we didn't tell you is that a part from upgrading the actual physical layout it was also renamed after one of the proudest sons of Sugar City, the late Ambassador to Guatemala and former Mayor of Orange Walk Alfredo Martinez. Yesterday at the official ceremony, Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia Jr. spoke about the reason why this name change was more than fitting.
Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism
"This airstrip will be renamed to suit the vigor, the dynamism, the humble eloquence and pride of Orange Walk. From this moment forward this will be called the Alfredo Martinez Chan Pine Ridge Airstrip."
Elodio Aragon, Jr. - Standard Bearer OW East
"This airstrip ladies and gentleman is today one of the best, i not I always say the best in this country because it is hot mixed and this airstrip runs for 2300 meters long and its painted to international standards and this airstrip will go a long way to improving the safety of all those who come to Orange Walk and to all those who use it."
The airstrip comprises 2,300 feet of runway and the project cost well over $200,000 dollars.
Email
Print