Airport Master Plan
Purpose
The purpose of the Airport Master Plan Update is to ensure continued operational and service excellence in the management of the airport to 2020, 2030 and beyond. To do so means anticipating future air transportation conditions, needs and opportunities and thinking strategically about future directions and opportunities. To this end, an update of the current Master Plan is both desirable and further, in accordance with our Ground Lease with Transport Canada, necessary at this time.
The ground lease stipulates that the Airport Authority must update the Airport Master Plan and corresponding land use plan every ten years. The Airport Authority is endeavouring to meet this strategic and planning directive through the completion of a comprehensive study that will result in a revised Airport Master Plan.
Background
The Airport Authority's first and current Master Plan and corresponding Land Use Plan was adopted in September 1998. The existing Airport Master Plan establishes a strategic approach to address operational issues and guide the development and evolution of the Airport until 2020. Key components include the construction of a new air terminal building, the provision of improvement works to aviation-related support systems, the reservation of site area for a third runway, and the preparation of a land use plan to guide growth and ensure compatibility of development with airport operations.
Since adoption of the existing Master Plan in 1998, the Airport Authority has successfully planned and delivered a world-class passenger terminal building for the benefit of all airport users, stakeholders and communities within the defined service area. An expansion to this facility is already underway in testament to the Authority's strong commitment to quality customer service for airport patrons.
In 2003, the 1998 Approved Land Use Plan was amended to take into account changing influences on the airport. The amendments effectively: refined portions of the environmental designation to introduce added development flexibility; made changes to accommodate and recognize expansion plans for the terminal building; and reconciled areas reserved for future runway capacity and operations.
Study Area
The Airport Master Plan update affects all of the Airport Authority’s demised premises including two isolated parcels south of Earl Armstrong Road. The corresponding 2003 Land Use Plan is as shown.
Timing
The project is targeted for completion November 2007. The Airport Master Plan and revised land use plan will be submitted to Transport Canada for comment in December 2007 with a view to obtaining land use plan approval in January.
Public and Stakeholder Information
The consultation and communication strategy developed specifically for this project ensures strong involvement by the community and stakeholders throughout the Airport Master Plan process. A range of direct and indirect tools are used to this end including: individual interviews with key stakeholders, PowerPoint presentations and discussion at project milestones, e-mail comment capability and a public open house.
Project Managers
Should you have questions regarding any aspects of this project undertaking, please contact:
Ann Tremblay, MPA, RPP
Director, Airport Planning
Ottawa International Airport Authority
Tel.: 613-248-2172
ann.tremblay@ottawa-airport.ca
or
Michael D. Tubridy
Director
Jacobs Consultancy
Tel.: 613-236-4318
michael.tubridy@jacobs-consultancy.com