Reconstruction of runway 09-27 and rehabilitation of traffic lanes A, B, C, D and apron at Sept-Îles Airport

The main runway 09-27, taxiways A, B, C, D and the apron at Sept-Îles airport have exceeded their useful life and are showing signs of deterioration that could jeopardize their safe operation. Various geotechnical studies have also shown that the existing soil-cement mix has exceeded its service life, and that its structural function is almost non-existent. As a result of these findings, and to ensure that the movement area remains safe and compliant, the reconstruction of the runway (including the soil-cement), as well as the rehabilitation of the taxiways and apron, will have to be carried out.

This work will allow Transport Canada to maintain reliable, safe conditions by reducing the risk of foreign object debris (FOD) and the risk of unexpected runway closure to perform an emergency repair.

The work will also reduce the cost of maintaining these infrastructures, from urgent and unplanned (reactive) to planned and basic (preventive).

The project includes the reconstruction of Runway 09-27 and the maintenance of the taxiway and pavement infrastructure. These activities will include removal of the existing pavement, removal and disposal of soil-cement, excavation and off-site disposal of spoil, installation of granular subbase, crack repair, and asphalt paving.

The project includes the reconstruction of Runway 09-27 and the maintenance of the taxiway and pavement infrastructure. These activities will include removal of the existing pavement, removal and disposal of soil-cement, excavation and off-site disposal of spoil, installation of granular subbase, crack repair, and asphalt paving.

Surface profiles will be rebuilt or adjusted in accordance with previous engineering studies to improve connections with adjacent lanes and to facilitate water drainage and flow conditions.

Visual aids will also be replaced, and electrical work is planned in the control tower and electrical room.

The project will be implemented in phases to reduce the impact on air traffic, and Runway 13-31 will be used to divert aircraft. 

Equipment used for this work will include, but is not limited to: graders, hydraulic shovels, dozers, graders, compactors, pavers.

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Latest update

June 5th, 2024 – The authority intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the authority is inviting public comments until July 5th, 2024 respecting that determination.A public participation period is underway.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination-Start of Public Comment Period - June 5, 2024

Contacts

Environmental and Aboriginal affairs - Québec region
Email: aea-eaa@tc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Sept-Îles Airport (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Airport and Airfields

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-06-05

  • Proponent

    Transport Canada

  • Authorities

    • Transport Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88599
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