11/2/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
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Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport Planning – Phase 1 (14 pages), submitted by Clark County Department of Aviation
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Rosemary Vassiliadis, Director of Aviation, who introduced Jim Chrisley, the Deputy Director of the Clark County Department of Aviation, who advised of the project highlights and accomplishments; partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Planning Team; updated, submitted, and received FAA approval for the Airport Layout Plan (ALP); described the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport (SNSA) location; and discussed the ALP.
Roben Armstrong, the Airport Strategic Planning Manager, advised of the project tasks including the aviation activity forecasts, re-evaluating all ground transportation alternatives, cost estimates, and initiating the Wildlife Hazard Assessment; agency coordination efforts included the water supply, wastewater options, and utilities; public outreach; construct a modern, technologically advanced, and sustainable terminal; the seventeen thousand acres surrounding the airport provided space for complementary development; planning project timeline; next steps included finalizing the aviation activity forecasts to include the impacts of COVID-19 on air travel, further develop the ground access plans, and continue the ongoing agency coordination and public outreach; and further advised that the project will be an asset for the Southern Nevada Region.
Commissioner Naft expressed appreciation for the Department of Aviation working with stakeholders Brightline West and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT); and project updates and stakeholder information was, and will continue to be, shared on the airport website.
Commissioner Jones and Roben Armstrong discussed the feasibility of personal car and rideshare transportation to travel 30 miles to reach the SNSA.
Discussion was held regarding water usage, infrastructure, and the utility corridor. | |
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