Welcome Parallel Taxiway and Apron Expansion Project Open

Welcome Parallel Taxiway and Apron Expansion Project Open House

Open House Objectives • Provide information about improvements to the airport • Obtain input for consideration in: – Detailed design (design refinements and adjustments) – Planning for airfield operations during construction • Identify issues and opportunities for attention during detailed design and construction

PROJECT OVERVIEW

MAIN APRON OVERVIEW Apron South Apron North

Project Goals • Increase capacity for arriving and departing aircraft on the main runway • Increase available aircraft parking on the main apron • Improve aircraft movement on the main apron • Be completed by March 31, 2011

Project Schedule 2009 Investigation Design – Apron North Tender – Apron North Construction – Apron North Design – Apron South & Taxiway Tender – Apron South & Taxiway Construction – Apron South & Taxiway Project Completion 2010 2011 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th quarter quarter 1 st quarter 2 nd quarter

Background • Existing airport was originally constructed during second world war for military training purposes • Ownership of the airport was taken over by the City of Abbotsford in 1997 • Abbotsford International Airport Master Plan identified a need for upgrades • Total estimated cost $30 million; project funding from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Key Players • Funding Partners: Government of Canada ($10 million), Government of British Columbia ($10 million), Abbotsford International Airport ($10 million) • Project Management: Abbotsford International Airport • Design, Tendering & Construction Administration: Hatch Mott Mac. Donald • Construction: To be determined