Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport - Page 8

CMD UW · #**141** Posted **Jan 20, 2007, 8:51 PM**

It will be a very, very nice terminal. In fact, I am going to go out on a limb and say that the new YWG will be one of thee nicest terminals in the country.

newflyer · #**142** Posted **Jan 21, 2007, 1:19 AM**

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It will be a very, very nice terminal. In fact, I am going to go out on a limb and say that the new YWG will be one of thee nicest terminals in the country.

Easily... one of the nicest... but I would even suggest it may be the nicest termnal, but I'll wait to see the completed building before pasing final judement.

Greco Roman · #**143** Posted **Jan 22, 2007, 2:24 AM**

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Easily... one of the nicest... but I would even suggest it may be the nicest termnal, but I'll wait to see the completed building before pasing final judement.

I think it looks sexy!

I can't wait for the other phases to be constructed in the years to come; what an airport it will be oh baby!

The Jabroni · #**144** Posted **Jan 22, 2007, 5:45 AM**

Yeah, it will be so sexy, even sexy would say "babe! That terminal is sexy!"

1ajs · #**145** Posted **Jan 22, 2007, 6:11 AM**

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Yeah, it will be so sexy, even sexy would say "babe! That terminal is sexy!"

sweet

Biff · #**146** Posted **Jan 22, 2007, 4:06 PM**

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On the terminal building issue - I know bids closed a few weeks ago, anyone know when the contract award will be?

Not sure when the award date is...
Unofficially - Ellis Don will be contractor.

Pegger5 · #**147** Posted **Jan 23, 2007, 6:29 PM**

It will do nothing but improve people's first impression of Winnipeg. It may not be the biggest in Canada but it certainly will be one of the nicest, even after only Phase 1.

newflyer · #**148** Posted **Jan 24, 2007, 12:06 AM**

It'll scream .. "Welcome to Winnipeg.. We're friggin sweet. "

h0twired · #**149** Posted **Jan 24, 2007, 3:06 PM**

Was the new airport designed to allow for future expansion? Or will a second terminal be required to handle more than the new airports capacity?

Greco Roman · #**150** Posted **Jan 24, 2007, 3:13 PM**

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Was the new airport designed to allow for future expansion? Or will a second terminal be required to handle more than the new airports capacity?

Yes; there is for sure a phase II in the plans, and possibly a phase III. All depending on the amount of passengers who frequent the airport.

newflyer · #**151** Posted **Jan 25, 2007, 5:16 AM**

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Was the new airport designed to allow for future expansion? Or will a second terminal be required to handle more than the new airports capacity?

There are 3 phases to the new terminal on the books, to be built as the demand calls for. As well ther is alot of additional room for further expansion if demand really starts to happen.

In addition there are plans for expanding the airport hotel and even adding a business centre. The Winnipeg Airport will be massively enhanced with an outlined plan for future expansion. Its going to be awsome!!

harls · #**152** Posted **Jan 25, 2007, 1:02 PM**

I took these last summer, but just got around to posting them now..

Pics of the terminal model on the second floor mezzanine - click for a larger version

Mrj · #**153** Posted **Jan 26, 2007, 4:36 AM**

EllisDon, interesting. They partnered with ManShield on the bid, IIRC. Looking forward to seeing this built. I believe a hydrant refuelling system is also being built in the apron.

I don't think a set timeline is in place for phases II or III, but there is a definite phase II expansion, and the design is such that the building can be accomodate quite a bit of expansion. And the phase I building will be fairly well utilized right from the time it opens, even a fairly modest addition of flights could keep it full at peak times, so I wouldn't be surprised to see some of the future phases constructed in the not too distant future.

And in other news, United is adding a 3rd flight to Denver starting in May.

Greco Roman · #**154** Posted **Jan 26, 2007, 4:43 AM**

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And in other news, United is adding a 3rd flight to Denver starting in May.

I'm curious to know if this decision is due to the competition with Delta's SLC run for flights to other American SW cities.

trueviking · #**155** Posted **Jan 26, 2007, 6:11 AM**

the aviation museum development in the existing terminal is in full flight now....excuse the pun.....that project will be a reality.

1ajs · #**156** Posted **Jan 26, 2007, 6:46 AM**

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the aviation museum development in the existing terminal is in full flight now....excuse the pun.....that project will be a reality.

wonder were they will put CF-EIR

newflyer · #**157** Posted **Jan 27, 2007, 5:18 AM**

With the well documented failure of the new terminal in Toronto, due to a complete lack of people friendly amenities.... which is too bad considering the massive tab on such a poorly deisgned building, will Winnipeg JAR be a massive improvement in terms of amenities.

My question is there any fixed plans as far as the layout of the interiour.. ie: retail, restaurants and food court. Any plans for a bar/lounge? With this new terminal coming online what type of amenities will be in place?

ILYR · #**158** Posted **Jan 27, 2007, 5:32 AM**

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the aviation museum development in the existing terminal is in full flight now....excuse the pun.....that project will be a reality.

It will be interesting to see what the old terminal will look like once they've gutted out the inside. Its actually quite a large building.

trueviking · #**159** Posted **Jan 27, 2007, 5:40 AM**

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With the well documented failure of the new terminal in Toronto, due to a complete lack of people friendly amenities.... which is too bad considering the massive tab on such a poorly deisgned building, what will be Winnipeg be a massive improvement.

My question is there any fixed plans as far as the layout of the interiour.. ie: retail, restaurants and food court. Any plans for a bar/lounge? With this new terminal coming online what type of amenities will be in place?

i have a set of the final construction drawings at work...i'll take a look and let you know.

harls · #**160** Posted **Jan 27, 2007, 12:47 PM**

^ who made that model? do you know, viking?