It’s full steam ahead for new runway — Airport Authority

Posted Aug 20, 2010 6:11 pm.

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The ongoing debate over the airport tunnel isn’t slowing plans for a new runway at YYC.

The Airport Authority has sent out a mailer to Calgary households explaining why a new runway is needed and why Barlow Trail has to be closed to make way for it.

Spokeswoman Jody Moseley tells 660News prep-work starts this fall.

“In November we actually will begin moving some dirt in regards to that particular construction project, so we are moving quickly towards the actual building of the runway.”

Public meetings are scheduled for September 7th, 9th and 11th at different locations in the northeast.

Copies of a draft environmental impact study will also be posted as city libraries.

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