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Aecon is pleased to celebrate the opening of Bermudas new state-of-the-art passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. A ribbon cutting marked the official opening before passengers entered the new terminal to check in for the first departing flight to New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport operated by Delta Airlines.To mark the opening a press conference was held with remarks from Aaron Adderley Skyport President Steve Nackan Aecon Concessions President and Skyport Chairman His Excellency the Governor Lester Nelson Bermuda Airport Authority BAA CEO Lovitta Foggo BAA Chairwoman video remarks from Canadas Minister of Small Business Export Promotion and International Trade The Honourable Mary Ng and Canadian Commercial Corporation CCC Interim CEO Ernie Briard.The genesis of todays success story lies in the deep-rooted ties between Canada and Bermuda. Built upon the kinship of our two countries the Canadian Commercial Corporation or CCC and the Government of Bermuda partnered with us to develop this much needed new facility. CCC supported by the extended Government of Canada family have been a true and valued partner and their diplomatic approach has been a hallmark of the projects success. Together we mobilized nearly 400 million of private investment drawn to the long-term promise of Bermuda and the opportunity to play a part in the revitalization of Bermudas economy. Through innovative thinking we built and proved the model for how small airports can nevertheless achieve world class outcomes said Steve Nackan President Aecon Concessions the projects developer and financier. Completed on budget on time and on spec the new modern 288000 square foot facility provides improved passenger processing increased passenger capacity greater resilience to extreme weather conditions modern amenities and infrastructure energy efficiencies advanced security enhanced specialty retail and food beverage outlets and covered passenger jet bridges.Alongside the Aecon Construction team over the course of the last three years 885 Bermudians worked on the site totalling 1.6 million construction manhours with industry leading safety performance gold standard construction. Additionally the project engaged almost 400 Bermudian companies vendors and suppliers in what became an extraordinary collaboration of local and international efforts.Sincere partnership and collaboration were keys to this success between the Government of Bermuda the Bermuda Airport Authority CCC Skyport the Aecon team our operational readiness team from the Munich Airport and all of our international and Bermudian business partners said Nackan.Aaron Adderley President Bermuda Skyport further underscored the importance of key partnerships which steered the projects success.With the Canadian Commercial Corporation CCC and prime contractors Aecon we were able to find a turn-key solution bespoke in nature that afforded Bermuda the opportunity to do what many small airports in the world our size have found difficult to do namely to successfully attract private sector investment to finance a major capital redevelopment. Once again Bermuda has blazed a trail in setting new standards internationally for others to follow.Whilst the projects business model has proven innovative its economic impacts have proven to be widespread. Nearly 400 local businesses have been contracted since the start of the project and nearly 400 million has been invested in the local economy. Over half of the 1.6 million manhours spent constructing this world class facility were by Bermudas own men and women. We should be proud of their quality craftmanship said Adderley.The new terminal enables Bermuda to comply with the latest most-advanced U.S. facility requirements for Pre-Clearance. Pre-Clearance allows for U.S. bound passengers to clear U.S. Customs and Immigration in Bermuda instead of on arrival in the U.S. where longer lines often exist. This service present in Bermuda for nearly 50 years is extremely beneficial to passengers and provides the island with a competitive advantage when seeking new air services to and from the United States.A perfect blend of traditional Bermudian experiences and modern amenities the airport is now a gateway Bermuda can be proud of. Design team Scott Associates assisted by their local partner OBMI and extensive consultations with Bermudians have created a visual expression of Bermudas culture.The new terminal not only helps to showcase Bermudas unique identity its development is part of the unfolding story of the people of this extraordinary island and their aspirations for economic prosperity. We are grateful to Skyport and the Bermuda Airport Authority for placing their trust in Aecon and CCC to lead an enterprise of such national importance said Ernie Briard Interim President CEO of CCC.The iconic design and architecture of the new terminal integrates both the interior and exterior experience. From the outdoor patio flanked by a cascading water feature to inside the terminal where travelers can access generous exterior terraces while enjoying food and beverage accommodations overlooking views of the island these are just a few of the state-of-the art components explained Darija Scott of architectural firm Scott Associates. Built with resiliency sustainability and adaptability top-of-mind the new terminal also incorporates storm surge mitigation mechanisms and energy efficiency features as well as water reclamation and wastewater treatment systems just to name a few. With an increased footprint the new terminals expanded seating capacity and use of new technology also enables safe and seamless travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
