KINGSTON HARBOUR IN THE YEAR SEMINAR SPONSORED BY NEPA 2003 November 06

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1 KINGSTON HARBOUR IN THE YEAR 2025 SEMINAR SPONSORED BY NEPA 2003 November 06

2 NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NMIA) RUNWAY EXPANSION URGENTLY REQUIRED AT NMIA

3 NMIA Brief History Previously named Palisadoes Airport First of the two international airports to be established 1930s Severely damaged by Hurricane Charlie in 1951 Rebuilt and new Terminal facilities opened in 1961 Re-named Norman Manley International in May 1972 Major airside rehabilitation completed

4 Opening Ceremony

5 Opening Ceremony

6 NMIA- Ongoing Development To meet: Traffic Growth (pax and aircraft movement) New and advanced Aircraft Designs New Air Navigation Technology Changes In Regulatory Requirements International Civil Aviation procedures Aviation Security Customs and Immigration procedures

7 NMIA Important National Asset Gateway to the Nation s Capital Easy access to the countries business and population centres Principal port of entry for Nationals Traffic 2002 pax 1.5 m per annum 2025 pax projected m per annum

8 NMIA National Economic Engine 1999/2000 Impacts Direct Employment 4,370 Indirect Employment 8,740 Total Econ. Activity 15.2 B Econ. Activity as % of GDP 5.6 %

9 NMIA The Physical Environment

10 The Palisadoes Tombolo and NMIA The airport was constructed on reclaimed lands off the Palisadoes tombolo in the late 1930s Additional land reclamation and new runway construction was carried out in the the late 1950s Further land reclamation and runway is now needed for runway expansion

11 Old Runway

12 Reclaiming of land

13 The New Runway

14 The New Runway

15 The Palisadoes Tombolo and NMIA -2 The Tombolo is very delicate Has not always been a continuous strip Has been breached on a number of occasions Sustained by the westward drift of alluvial material from the rivers in eastern St. Andrew and St. Thomas

16 The Palisadoes Tombolo and NMIA The southern coastline has experienced significant changes over the years and is therefore not as stable as it appears. A section of the western shoreline is armored. About four years ago, rough seas deposited a substantial amount of debris on the road at Harbour Head.

17 NMIA Environmental Stewardship

18 Environmental Stewardship AAJ and NMIA have a vested interest in the preservation and stability of the Palisadoes Tombolo AAJ and NMIA have embraced the need for sound environmental management.

19 Environmental Stewardship AAJ and NMIA Airports Ltd. are members of the Palisadoes and Port Royal Protected Area (PPRPA) Committee AAJ/NMIA are committed to work towards ISO certification by 2005

20 Environmental Policy The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is committed to environmentally responsible airport operations and development, and therefore ensures that measures for protection of the environment are factored in the planning, design, construction and operation of all airport facilities.

21 Environmental Policy The value and complexity of the environment of the Palisadoes and Port Royal Protected Area, Kingston Harbour, Negril Environmental Protected Area and the Montego Bay Marine Park, dictate adoption of stringent and comprehensive environmental standards, objectives and guidelines. The AAJ is committed to continual improvement of environmental performance and environmental leadership within the areas of its operations.

22 Environmental Stewardship Several initiatives undertaken to improve environmental conditions and waste Management at NMIA to protect the Harbour

23 Environmental Stewardship Effluent Quality of New Sewage Treatment Plant acceptable to NEPA Solid waste management New 15 ton Incinerator under construction Oil water separators installed Soil remediation of hydrocarbon pollutants

24 NMIA Why is runway extension at NMIA so necessary?

25 Why is runway extension at NMIA so necessary? To meet mandated international regulatory requirements To position the airport for future growth Airport planning horizon years

26 Runway Characteristics Present Designation 12/30 (w/e) Length 2,716 m (8,911 ft) Width 46 m (151 ft) Long Term (Desired) Length 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Width 46 m (151 ft)

27 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards ICAO Aerodrome Certification 2003 November 27 Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) required, but not currently provided To meet new ICAO s RESA standard: The runway will need to be extended, or Shorter runway distances declared

28 Proposed Runway Extension AAJ/NMIA proposes to extend runway and parallel taxiway further into Kingston Harbour by 400m This extension is needed to provide an additional 60m strip and a 90m RESA at each end of the runway.

29 Construction Estimate that approx 20 hectares (400m x 500m) of land to be created in the Harbour. The estimated volume of fill required is 700,000 cubic metres at a cost of $560.0M (in place).

30 Construction cont. Estimated cost to construct: 120.0m runway strip...$ 132.0M 180.0m R.E.S.A M 150.0m runway M 200.0m taxiway M Total $214.0M

31 Construction cont. Allowance for Engineering and Contingencies of 16% Adjusted total $774.0 x1.16 =$900.0M or US $ 15.0M

32 Environmental Impacts New Construction AAJ will commission the appropriate environmental studies to determine development parameters. Source of fill material would be determined through engineering and environmental evaluations. Lagoon effect of runway will be expanded but preliminary thoughts indicate little significant environmental impact.

33 Are there options to lengthening runway? No viable medium to long-term option! Declaring shorter runway distances to create the RESAs would: Prove financially disastrous to several airlines and damage the viability of the airport

34 Conclusion NMIA s runway needs to be extended to meet international regulatory requirements AAJ will act in an environmentally responsible manner to protect the Kingston Harbour and the Palisadoes Tombolo

35 Conclusion - 2 Kingston Harbour is a vital asset to NMIA, the capital city and the nation, therefore urgent attention must be given to cleaning and restoring the harbour. No further extension of the runway beyond what has been earlier discussed is envisaged before 2025.