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growth at YLW | B Y WA R R E N B R OC K Passenger demand dictates containerized equipment handling system will provide a much-needed improvement to airport operations. YLW staff have adopted an ongoing consultative process with airport stakeholders to ensure their concerns and suggestions are incorporated during the design and construction processes. Numerous meetings have been held with tenants, baggage agents, janitors, border agents, and security service providers. “Each stakeholder plays an important role in helping our team create a design that will effectively sustain long-term growth while enhancing the overall passenger experience”, says Jim Slavin, Project Manager with Jacobs Consulting. For the next phase, YLW staff have just completed a comprehensive list of design elements and are in the process of securing an architecture firm to complete the design. The design stage is expected to take one year with the construction stage to take approximately two years. Just how quickly the work will begin on the expansion will be dependent on the growth in passenger traffic at YLW. n T he Kelowna International Airport (YLW) continues to build for the future. Passenger traffic is expected to steadily grow each year with an increased emphasis on international visitors. To ensure passengers levels are effectively serviced, YLW staff have developed a phased approach to expand airport facilities in accordance with passenger demand. The next phase of development will see the creation of an expanded international arrivals area and customs halls enabling Canada Border Services and YLW staff to efficiently process larger and more frequent international flights. The existing international arrivals area was initially designed to accommodate 37 passengers at a time. The new arrivals area will enable staff to process 250 international travelers in a timely manner. In order to facilitate this next phase of development, numerous infrastructure improvements need to be put in place. The current airport operation has maximized all of the available existing infrastructure including electrical, gas, water, and sewage. Prior to any new building construction, infrastructure improvements need to be made to the electrical, gas, water, and sewer capabilities of the airport site. The recently-completed roadway improvements were designed with the planned expansion in mind and should be a definite plus in minimizing the impact on passenger traffic flow during the construction. Another priority of the next phase will be to expand the airport’s outbound baggage operation. The current operation has the necessary equipment to handle up to 1200 bags per hour, but doesn’t provide enough space for YLW staff to efficiently process containerized baggage units. To help sustain long-term growth, a new drive-in, drive-out Lots Acreages Farms The HEIDI LUSSI Real Estate Team www.HeidiLussi.com Homes Luxury Homes Recreational Silver Star Properties 250-503-3487 1-800-667-2040 Deutsche Beratung Realtors of Choice North Okanagan’s VERNON Each office independently owned and operated SUMMER 2009 13 http://www.HeidiLussi.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of YLW Connection - Summer 2009

YLW Connection - Summer 2009
Contents
Airport Services
Volunteers Key to Customer Service Experience at YLW
Vancouver- Games Ready
The Right Model for the Right Times?
What's in a Name
Passenger Demand Dictates Growth at YLW
The Shuswap
History of the Flight Attendant
Golfer's Paradise
Kelowna is Ripe with Surprises
Okanagan Housing Market Full of Activity
YLW News
Trivia & Games

YLW Connection - Summer 2009

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