Vancouver Airport Cargo Expansion - Apron II and South Terminal Upgrades
Official title: South Airport Cargo Development Project
Vancouver International Airport wants to expand its cargo facilities at the South Airport. The project includes enlarging aircraft parking areas to fit four Boeing 777-sized planes, preparing land for a future warehouse, and upgrading nearby roads and parking lots. About 1,600 metres of new roadways would be built, along with EV charging stations and multi-use paths.
Why This Matters
Live near YVR's South Airport? This project could mean more truck traffic, construction noise, and changes to local roads. The expansion affects the dyke area and could impact nearby communities in Richmond. More cargo capacity also means more jobs at the airport.
What Could Change
If approved, the airport could park four large cargo planes where fewer fit today. Three existing buildings would be demolished. Inglis Drive would be relocated off the dyke crest. The South Terminal Parking Lot would be reconfigured with new EV charging stations added.
Key Issues
- Environmental impacts of expanding aircraft parking and demolishing buildings near the dyke
- Road relocations and traffic changes affecting Inglis Drive and Cowley Crescent
- Construction impacts on the local community during the project
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.