
Victoria International Airport—Hold BAggage Screening Recapitalization
Projects / Institutional
Project info
The Hold Bag Screening (HBS) Recapitalization project at the Victoria International Airport consisted of modifying the existing HBS system to improve passenger safety. The changes brought the security screening up to international standards and included improved explosive detection devices and computer tomography.
Our team provided electrical construction and control cabling for all four-way sorters, spiral power curves, and bag alignment devices VFDs. We installed photo eyes on cable trays mounted above the conveyor systems and terminated them back to five different control panels. All units were linked together via Ethernet IP so the client can remotely monitor from a control room what each drive unit is doing at all times.
Details
- Sector: Institutional
- Completion: 2017
- Owner: Victoria Airport Authority
- Contractor: Durwest Construction
- Awards: 2018 VRCA Awards of Excellence — Silver Winner | 2019 VICA Electrical Contractor Award
project Solutions
CLient testimonial
“Houle’s staff rose to this challenge with excellent management and planning from their entire team.”
Durwest Construction Management
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Nanaimo Airport—Terminal Expansion Phase 1
Projects / Institutional
Project info
In 2016, the Nanaimo Airport Commission Board of Directors approved a 20-year Master Development Plan for the terminal building. The first phase was a $14.2-million expansion of the Nanaimo Airport Air Terminal Building, which officially opened on February 28, 2020.
The expansion was one of the largest projects in the airport’s history. This project added 14,000 square feet of space, increasing the current footprint by approximately 60% and providing additional comfort and convenience for travelers.
The scope included a new pre-board screening area with future capacity to screen 1,000 people per hour, a departure lounge that has seating for more than 300 people, and Wi-Fi and device charging stations. The expansion of the airport also allows for the potential for new routes.
Our team provided electrical, security, structured cabling, and audio visual solutions for this project, which included electrical distribution, custom lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, in-floor duct systems, public address, video surveillance, and access control.
Details
- Sector: Institutional
- Completion: 2020
- Owner: Nanaimo Airport Commission
- Awards: 2020 VRCA Award of Excellence – Gold Winner | 2022 VICA Electrical Contractor Award
project Solutions
- Electrical
- Lighting
- Fire Alarm
- Security
- Structured Cabling
- Audio Visual
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