San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA) has appointed consultancy firm Jacobs to provide design services for its airside programme, as part of the airport’s $3 billion expansion programme to enhance the airfield and replace its ageing Terminal 1.

Since 2005, Jacobs has provided strategic consulting services, leading the development of the the ongoing Airport Development Plan (ADP) and successfully delivering the State Final Environmental Impact Report, and working to finalise the Federal Environmental Assessment for the ADP.

SDCRAA estimates the contract, with a value not-to-exceed $35 million, will span five years with the option for two one-year extensions. It includes the relocation of existing parallel Taxiway B to meet FAA standards, building  a second parallel taxiway to enhance capacity, a new aircraft parking apron to accommodate a future 30 gate Terminal 1 replacement and the capture, storage, treatment and reuse of all storm water on the airport site.

Ron Williams, Jacobs People & Place Solutions Senior Vice President and West Regional Director, commented: “This landmark programme will enhance airfield safety while providing sustainable solutions, including the largest water capture, treatment and reuse system to be installed at an airport in the US.”

Utilising aircraft simulation and modelling techniques to maximise aircraft movement around construction areas, early design efforts will address construction impacts on operations. This will ensure that San Diego Airport can remain open for business while construction work is ongoing.

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