As one of North America’s fastest growing airports, Vancouver International Airport has its eye set on 75 major expansion projects over the next 20 years. On Thursday, it broke ground on several of them.
Included in YVR’s list of capital projects, which are expected to cost $9.1 billion, are terminal expansions, parking changes and sustainability features.
“The International terminal building is being upgraded as part of our $9.1 billion expansion plan – and it is going to be absolutely incredible. There is going to be a forest INSIDE THE TERMINAL,” said the airport on Twitter.
The International terminal building is being upgraded as part of our $9.1 billion expansion plan - and it is going to be absolutely incredible. There is going to be a forest INSIDE THE TERMINAL. #YVRgrowth pic.twitter.com/9kjNp6SAmH
— Vancouver Airport (@yvrairport) June 14, 2018
This is what YVR will look like after the $9.1 billion expansion plan we broke ground on today is complete. Pictured is the new Central Utilities Building, Parkade, Terminal D forest feature and new jetSet valet service. #YVRgrowth pic.twitter.com/MvZXMT8QHi
— Vancouver Airport (@yvrairport) June 14, 2018
By the end of the year, the airport expects to create around 2,500 full time construction jobs on Sea Island, plus many others off-site.
“We are experiencing record growth at YVR as we deliver on our mission to connect British Columbia proudly to the world and these ambitious expansion projects will further position YVR as a world-class connecting hub,” said Vancouver Airport Authority CEO Craig Richmond in a press release.
“As we build the airport of the future, our focus is to move people and goods efficiently, while continuing to delight people with a wide range of offerings, amenities and outstanding customer service.”
Currently, YVR supports 24,000 jobs on Sea Island and more than 100,000 jobs across the province. In 2017, the airport welcomed a record-breaking 24.2 million passengers and expects to accommodate 32 million by 2022.
“YVR connects people and businesses in B.C. with the world,” said Premier John Horgan in a press release.
“From tech to tourism, wood products and natural resources, the expansion of this important hub will help B.C. strengthen ties with global partners, attract investment, and generate good jobs for people in B.C.”
Historic day at @yvrairport. A new $9.1 billion expansion project means thousands of jobs for BC workers and new state-of-the-art infrastructure, which is being built with a commitment to sustainability and reconciliation. #bcpoli #yvr pic.twitter.com/ZHbGXlzAJQ
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) June 14, 2018
