Bids Are Invited For Nain Airport: R8 Preliminary Engineering Services

Nain Airport: R8 Preliminary Engineering Services . The Nunatsiavut Government Is Planning To Build A New Certified Airport For The Inuit Community Of Nain, Nl To Replace The Existing Airport Infrastructure That Is Currently Under Stress From The Effects Of Climate Change. The New Site Will Have A Gravel Airstrip Measuring 5000 Ft In Length And 100 Ft In Width, Exclusive Of The Manoeuvring Areas, With A Surface Area Of Approximately 1300 M&Sup2; Set Aside For Future Development. The New Airport Will Operate 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week, To Serve The Local Population During All Seasons And Will Act As The Centre For Emergency Response For The Region. The Construction Of An Access Road To Connect Nain To The New Airport Is Part Of The Project.The Project Is Presently At The Stage Of Feasibility Studies Which Should Be Completed By The End Of 2024. As Part Of This Stage, Data Will Be Collected And Feasibility Studies Will Be Carried Out, In Particular The Following Studies Will Be Conducted:R1 &Ndash; Weather Station And Collect Data (Phase 1)R2 &Ndash; Topographic Surveyr3 &Ndash; Environmental Review - Desktop Assessmentr4 &Ndash; Surficial Geology, Geomorphology, Permafrost And Hydrogeological Investigationsr5 &Ndash; Weather Studies And Report (Phase 2)R6 &Ndash; Hydrological Studyr7 &Ndash; Electrical Power Supply Alternativesr8 &Ndash; Preliminary Engineering Servicesr9 &Ndash; Preliminary Architectural Design Servicesr10 &Ndash; Construction And Supply Strategyr11 &Ndash; Cost Estimationr12 &Ndash; Environmental Impact Assessmentng Is Currently Seeking Proposals To Provide Preliminary Engineering Services (R8) Of The Project And Affected Areas, Considering That The Project Is At The Feasibility Study Stage.