TORONTO — Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners GP and PCL have announced the completion of upgraded gates at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in time to accommodate holiday travellers.
The airport’s passenger terminal now has a total of 11 gates, seven of which were rebuilt and one added. The project is part of a set of terminal upgrade initiatives completed by Nieuport, explained a recent release from PCL.
Work on the gates included new handrails, additional space for passenger lineups and roll-up doors to conserve energy within the gates.
Additional work included an upgrade to the lounges with new seating options and more electronic charging stations, modernized business areas and six new restaurants and retail stores.
To minimize passenger disruption, PCL said, the firm fabricated 24 temporary gate modules at its offsite manufacturing facility and delivered the modules by ferry to the passenger terminal.
“Nieuport Aviation has been up to the task of investing in infrastructure projects to keep pace with customer demands, at no cost to the customer,” said Neil Pakey, CEO of Nieuport Aviation, in the statement. “The project was the result of collaboration with our dedicated partners, and was completed with great efficiency and care with the passenger experience in mind.”
“Having 11 gates will ensure that Billy Bishop Airport can get its passengers where they need to go by providing increased efficiency and flexibility, especially in peak flow periods,” said Geoffrey Wilson, CEO of PortsToronto.
“In partnership with Nieuport and PortsToronto, PCL was honoured to enhance the passenger experience at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport,” said Kelly Wallace, vice-president and district manager of PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto).
“Through Nieuport’s adoption of our modular solution, we were able to deliver a high-quality product in a controlled environment, while providing added value through cost savings, speed to market, and with limited impact to airport operations.”
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