FORT CHIPEWYAN AIRSIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
Notices
[NEW] Construction Notice - May 9, 2023
The Municipality has hired a contractor to work on airside pavement rehabilitation at the Fort Chipewyan Airport (CYPY).
Area Impacted
Construction will take place at the Fort Chipewyan Airport. A temporary asphalt plant and laydown area will be located in the municipal aggregate yard as shown in the map below.
Proposed Start Date/End Date
5/23/2023 – 9/30/2023
Contractor
E-Construction Ltd.
Project Details/Background
The project will involve runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation, as well as parking lot improvements. The work will take place during nighttime closures of the airport. The airport will be operational during daytime hours.
Community Benefit
The objective of this project is to extend the life of existing pavement facilities and support safe air traffic operations. In addition, these assets will be rehabilitated to align with Transport Canada regulations and enhance safe air traffic operations.
Construction Impacts
☐Temporary Water/Sewer
☒Parking & Vehicle Access
☐Garbage Pick Up
☐Driveway Interruption
☐Sidewalk Closure
☐Mailbox Relocation
☐Road or Lane Closure
☒Laydown Yard
☐Transit
☒Other
Airport
Special Instructions for Residents
The airport will be closed daily from 8pm to 8am from May 23 to September 30, 2023, while crews work on the rehabilitation. During nighttime airport closures, helipads will be kept operational for emergency services.
All construction activities associated with this project are expected to take place within airport and aggregate stockpile areas, with minimal activity in the community and on public roads.
Parking patterns may be adjusted during parking lot paving activities. Signage will be posted to ensure continued access to parking at the terminal.
Please plan ahead for potential delays near airport areas and allow for extra time to get to your destination. For everyone’s safety, please watch for any posted signage and watch for workers in the area.
For more information, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663. You can also visit rmwb.ca/construction and subscribe for updates directly to your inbox.
Project Introduction Notice - February 15, 2023
The Municipality will soon be working on airside pavement rehabilitation at the Fort Chipewyan Airport (CYPY). Crews and construction activity will begin in May 2023, but residents can expect to see equipment and materials being mobilized at the airport beginning in the middle of February.
Construction will involve runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation, including the replacement of sub-drainpipes, adjusting runway edge lights, and grading in the runway safety areas.
The objective of this project is to extend the life of existing pavement facilities. In addition, these assets will be rehabilitated to align with Transport Canada regulations and enhance safe air traffic operations for many years to come.
Residents may notice increased traffic on the winter road from mid-February to mid-March 2023, as crews bring project resources up to the airport. All construction activities associated with this project are expected to take place within airport and aggregate stockpile areas, with minimal activity in the community and on public roads.
Please plan ahead for potential delays near airport areas and allow for extra time to get to your destination.
It’s expected the construction-related activities will start at the beginning of May 2023 and be completed during the 2023 construction season, which typically ends in October.
Stay up to date on this and other projects at rmwb.ca/construction. For added convenience, you can also sign up for email updates on the latest news about municipal construction in Fort Chipewyan. As we approach the beginning of construction, further notifications will be provided.
For everyone’s safety, please follow all construction signage, keep a safe distance from equipment and do not enter closed areas.
Your support and understanding are greatly appreciated as improvements to your community are completed.
If you have any questions or concerns during construction, please contact PULSE at 1-800-973-9663 (Toll Free), 780-743-7000 or www.rmwb.ca/pulse.
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