Should STARS Air Ambulance Expand Its Winnipeg Airport Hangar?
Official title: T-145 STARS Hangar Addition
STARS air ambulance wants to add 585 square meters of office space to its hangar at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The airport authority needs to determine if this expansion could cause significant environmental harm. The project includes a new building, utilities, parking lot, and landscaping on already-developed land.
Why This Matters
STARS provides emergency air ambulance services across the Prairies. If you've ever needed a helicopter to get to hospital fast, that's them. This expansion would give their Winnipeg team more office space. Live near the airport? You might want to weigh in on construction impacts.
What Could Change
The airport authority will decide if this project can proceed as planned. Since it's on already-developed land, approval is likely. Construction would add parking, utilities, and a new building structure to the existing STARS hangar site.
Key Issues
- Will the construction cause significant adverse environmental effects?
- Are there concerns about the expansion on developed airport lands?
How to Participate
- Send written comments to permits@waa.ca with your feedback on potential environmental effects.
- You can also mail comments to: Andrew Curwain P.Eng., Director, Airport Planning and Infrastructure, Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc., 249-2000 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg MB.
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.