Parallel Taxiway and Apron Expansion Project Open House 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 2010 2011 Investigation Design – Apron North 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter 2010 1st quarter 2011 Investigation Design – Apron North Tender – Apron North Construction – Apron North Design – Apron South & Taxiway Tender – Apron South & Taxiway Construction – Apron South & Taxiway Project Completion

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 MacDonald Construction: To be determined