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Victoria Airport Authority Annual Report 2012

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In partnership with Sidney Anglers and Peninsula Streams Society, VAA undertook a<br />

significant environmental initiative to restore Reay Creek, which has long suffered from<br />

pollution . A 200-metre diversion channel that includes a wetland complex was built .<br />

It will improve stormwater quality and bypass historically contaminated areas within<br />

the existing creek .<br />

Overall passenger traffic improved year over year in each quarter throughout <strong>2012</strong>,<br />

resulting in an increase of 0 .5% . We were pleased to see the introduction of non-stop<br />

service to Los Cabos by Sunwing Airlines .<br />

Construction began on an $8 .1 million improvement project to the air terminal building .<br />

Remodelling various elements of the air terminal building supports the <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>Airport</strong><br />

<strong>Authority</strong>’s vision to make every part of the customer’s interaction with us easy .<br />

An expanded pre-board screening area will reduce wait times . An addition to the east<br />

side of the Lower Passenger Departure Lounge will improve circulation within the building .<br />

Enhancements to the Upper Passenger Departure Lounge will improve comfort . In addition,<br />

new dining and shopping venues will provide more post-security options for travellers .<br />

In 2013, an iconic <strong>Victoria</strong> landmark, Spinnakers, will open an airport location and new retail<br />

stores will feature more local <strong>Victoria</strong> products as well as an expanded duty free offering .<br />

<strong>Victoria</strong> International <strong>Airport</strong> continues to be one of the most affordable Canadian airports<br />

for travellers . Our $10 <strong>Airport</strong> Improvement Fee is one of the lowest in Canada and has<br />

remained unchanged since July 1, 2004 .<br />

We acknowledge the many valuable contributions made by departing Board member<br />

Christine Stoneman . We thank her for her involvement with our Board, our airport<br />

and our community over the past eight years .<br />

– Lindalee Brougham and Geoff Dickson<br />

<strong>2012</strong> ANNUAL REPORT |<br />

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