Cold Storage Expansion at Edmonton International Airport
Official title: Cold Storage Facility Construction at Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton's airport authority wants to build a cold storage facility inside an existing building. It's about 1,200 square meters—roughly the size of a large warehouse. Before approving, they need to check if it could harm the environment.
Why This Matters
This one's pretty niche. If you work at or near Edmonton International Airport, this expansion could affect your workplace. For most Albertans, it won't change daily life—but it's part of how cargo moves through the province.
What Could Change
If approved, the airport gets new temperature-controlled storage for cargo. This could help handle perishable goods like food and pharmaceuticals. Construction would happen within the existing airport footprint.
Key Issues
- Will the cold storage construction cause significant environmental harm?
- What are the potential environmental effects of expanding within the existing building?
How to Participate
- Send your written comments to yegimpactassessments@flyeia.com or mail them to Edmonton Regional Airport Authority, 1, 1000 Airport Road, Edmonton International Airport, AB, T9E 0V3.
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.