Airport Master Plan 2012 - City of Waterville

Table 4.6
Snow Removal Equipment Building Alternatives Analysis
Analysis Factor
Impact
S0: No-Build (Status Quo)
Engineering None – No Change.
Operational Existing operations continue out of North Hangar, which is not ideal setup
Environmental None – No Change.
Land Use None – No Change.
S1: Located adjacent to the existing terminal, west of existing fuel tanks
Engineering Potential drainage & electrical issues.
Operational Close to existing operations
Environmental Drainage associated with building footprint.
Land Use None – No Change.
S2: Located adjacent to the existing box hangars, across from existing terminal apron
Engineering Typical building design on existing open area.
Operational Requires the crossing of Taxiway Delta.
Environmental Drainage associated with building footprint.
Land Use Area identified for potential apron or taxiway development.
S3: Located off the approach end of Runway 14
Engineering New building design and associated utility and access improvements.
Operational Isolated from fueling and airport operations.
Environmental Drainage associated with building footprint.
Land Use Area identified for potential hangar development.
SRE Building Location Alternatives Conclusion
Although the immediate site is constrained and may limit the size and future expansion of a building in
the subject location, Alternative S-1 offers very convenient access to both airside and landside facilities,
which is an important consideration for siting an SRE building. It also eliminates the need for airport
personnel or visitors to cross an active aircraft movement area.
Alternative S-2 has greater expansion potential but it was eliminated because of a safety concern for
access by personnel and ground vehicles having to cross the taxiway, and it also restricts future aviation
development south of Taxiway D. Alternative S-3 was eliminated as a result of keeping Runway 14-32
open.
A new alternative for a proposed SRE building located just north of the existing North Ramp offers
convenient ground access and proximity to existing utilities. Therefore the City chose to show two
locations on the ALP: Alternative S-1 and the new concept alternative for an SRE Building near the
North Ramp.
4.7 Land Acquisition Alternatives
L1: Approach End Runway 5
As stated in the Facility Requirements, based on survey comments and stakeholder interviews, upgrading
to a MALSR approach lighting system to Runway 5 would bring a significant safety threshold benefit as
well as operational benefit to the Airport. From a pilot perspective, improving the approach minimums to
Runway 5 down to ½ mile visibility would make WVL more competitive with neighboring airports of
similar capabilities and a more attractive destination than other nearby airports with less precise landing
The City of Waterville Maine
Alternatives Analysis – Page 4-19
Airport Solutions Group, LLC & The Louis Berger Group, Inc. December 2011