Should SkyNorth Air Expand Its Aircraft Parking Area at Winnipeg Airport?
Official title: T-283 SkyNorth Air Apron Pavement Expansion project
SkyNorth Air wants to pave more space for parking aircraft at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The project involves excavation, asphalt paving, underground utility work, and drainage systems at their hangar on West Hangar Road. The airport authority needs to decide if this could cause significant environmental harm.
Why This Matters
Live or work near Winnipeg's airport? This expansion could affect local drainage and land use. Construction means temporary noise and disruption in the area.
What Could Change
If approved, SkyNorth Air gets a larger paved area to park aircraft. The airport authority could attach conditions for drainage, landscaping, or environmental protection. Denial would block the expansion.
Key Issues
- Will the expansion cause significant adverse environmental effects?
- Are the proposed drainage and landscape restoration plans adequate?
How to Participate
- Review the project details: excavation, asphalt paving, underground utilities, drainage systems, and landscape restoration at 175 West Hangar Road.
- Submit written comments to permits@waa.ca or by mail to Andrew Curwain, Director of Airport Planning and Infrastructure, at 249-2000 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg MB.
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.