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Otago Daily Times
21 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Residents urged to have say on future of airport
The wider Upper Clutha community is being encouraged to share their views on the future of Wānaka Airport — but one group says those in Queenstown appear to be pre-determining the outcome. The consultation is being led by French engineering firm Egis on behalf of the Queenstown Lakes District Council. Last month, the Wānaka Stakeholders Group launched its own proposal for the airport, advocating for a development model centred on strong local input. The group is pushing for a plan that reflects the interests of the entire Upper Clutha region, emphasising community involvement in governance, management, accountability, and investment decisions. The public consultation is seen as a critical opportunity for residents to shape the future direction of the regional airport. Group chairwoman Meg Taylor said the council was proceeding with a "dual process" — an application for qualifying aerodrome certification and a Wānaka Airport future review, both to be completed by 2027. "While it would be nice to think that this is simply a matter of ensuring much-needed upgrades to the aerodrome, the narrative around this project is murky. "What does concern us is that while safety and efficiency is an important consideration, council and Queenstown Airport Corporation have been consistently working to expand the airport and enable increased commercial flights ahead of consultation with the public and before the Wanaka Airport future review." Ms Taylor said the council was asking the Upper Clutha community what it wanted to happen at the airport, but risked pre-determining that outcome. The stakeholder group said the airport already has a strong community and would not want to lose that. It has supported commercial aviation such as tourism and agriculture, as well as general aviation for private pilots. The group said people wanted Wanaka Airport to avoid "growth-at-any-cost and over-tourism". This review will explore the airport's long-term role, its economic impact and its integration into New Zealand's broader aeronautical network. Following the first round of engagement, Egis will develop several possible scenarios for the airport. There will then be a second round of engagement in early August. Two in-person community sessions will take place — today at Studio Space, Paetara Aspiring Central from 4pm-7pm and tomorrow between 9am and 11am at the Wānaka Recreation Centre.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Egis Launches Wānaka Airport Community Consultation
Egis has initiated the first round of community engagement on the future of Wānaka Airport with an online survey and interactive map on the Let's Talk engagement platform. As part of an independent review to determine the future of Wānaka Airport, Egis is engaging with Queenstown Lakes District communities to hear their feedback on travel, community lifestyle values and their vision and preferred outcomes for the regional airport. Two in-person community sessions will be hosted by the Egis team in Wānaka on Friday, 27 June between 4.00pm – 7.00pm at Studio Space, Paetara Aspiring Central, and on Saturday, 28 June between 9:00am - 11:00am at the Wānaka Recreation Centre. The public is also being encouraged to provide feedback online through until Tuesday, 15 July 2025 at Kerr Forbes, Aviation Lead for Egis in Australia and New Zealand, said: «Airports are critical infrastructure that serve communities. It is vital we seek community input into how Wānaka Airport should develop into the future. This is why we are commencing a first round of community engagement this month with two drop-in sessions in Wānaka. We have opened our online engagement for those who cannot get to one of the drop-in sessions. I encourage everyone in the community with an interest in Wānaka Airport to have their say, » he said. This review will explore the airport's long-term role, its economic impact, and its integration into New Zealand's broader aeronautical network. Following the first round of engagement, Egis will develop several potential future scenarios for Wānaka Airport. There will then be a second round of engagement in early August 2025, to enable the community to evaluate and provide feedback on these scenarios, involving more in person drop-in sessions in Wānaka and a further online feedback option. Wānaka Airport, in New Zealand's Otago region, is owned by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and operated by Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) under a management services agreement. In July 2024 QLDC signalled its intent to develop a long-term plan for the Wānaka Airport and engaged Egis to undertake the Wānaka Airport future review. About Egis Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
Trade Arabia
09-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Egis makes new regional leadership appointments
Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, announced two senior leadership appointments in the Middle East and South Asia region. These strategic changes are designed to accelerate Egis' ambitious growth trajectory, strengthen its market position, and ensure continued excellence across all business lines in the region, the company said. Gurminder Sagoo has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the MESA region. Sagoo will lead all commercial and business growth activities, with a primary focus on setting strategic direction and generating revenue, while ensuring that client satisfaction and brand integrity remain central to Egis' mission. Sagoo has an over 30-year impressive track record in the built environment, administering market-facing activities in diverse organizations and international geographies. Having served as the Country Managing Director for the UAE and Oman for the past three years, he successfully oversaw high-performing teams and managed key market-facing initiatives across a wide range of business lines. Markos Apostolides, previously the Chief Commercial Officer for the region, will now take on the role of Regional Director for Consulting & Operations for MESA. Egis' Consulting & Operations Business Line is a cornerstone of the company's global strategy, focusing on advisory, aviation and operations and maintenance projects, together with delivering solutions on a turnkey basis. In his new role, Apostolides will focus on driving client mobilisation across major regional contracts, enhancing the performance and governance of operations, expanding consulting services, and leading the continued integration and growth of Egis' Operations & Maintenance business. With over 25 years of operational leadership experience and deep commercial insight, he is well-positioned to drive success in these critical areas, the company said. Frederico Justus, CEO, Middle East & South Asia, said: "The regional leadership changes reflect our full alignment with the region's ambitions, particularly with the growing emphasis on infrastructure development and digital transformation as part of national visions. These appointments signal Egis' readiness to continue delivering on our promise to support our clients in navigating these dynamic challenges." Moreover, Egis is confident that these strategic leadership changes will enhance the company's growth prospects in the MESA region, while deepening its client relationships and expanding its capabilities in key sectors, driven by its exceptional talent and expertise, it said. - TradeArabia News Service
Cision Canada
05-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
TramCité takes an important step forward with the announcement of the qualified consortia for two major contracts Français
QUEBEC CITY, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - TramCité reached a milestone today with the unveiling of the qualified consortia for two major contracts as part of the Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFOI) led by CDPQ Infra. RFOIs, an important step in a rigorous procurement process, qualify consortia before collecting their proposals by outlining the required skills, qualifications and experience. The objective is to ensure that the proposals are up to the desired level of expertise. This new development demonstrates the shared commitment of the three partners involved in TramCité – the Government of Québec, the City of Québec and CDPQ Infra – to act quickly but thoroughly to complete this infrastructure project, the largest in the recent history of the Capitale-Nationale. Qualified consortia Qualified consortia will be invited to submit their proposals for civil works and systems contracts. The civil contract includes the excavation of the tunnel under Parliament Hill, construction of buildings, construction and repair of bridges, viaducts and other engineering structures. The systems contract includes railway tracks, traction power systems, as well as electrical, communication and road and railway signalling systems. The consortia will have until the end of the year to complete this step. Here are the selected groups in each category and the companies that compose them: Civil contract POMERLEAU-AECON, comprised of : Pomerleau Grands Projets inc. Groupe Aecon Québec Ltée Engineering subcontractor: AtkinsRéalis, Egis, supported by GroupeA and Bisson Fortin TRAM ALLIANCE, comprised of : Construction Kiewit Cie EBC Inc. Engineering subcontractor : Kiewit Conception, supported by WSP, Artelia, Cima+, and Régis et Richez_Associés Systems contract AECON/NGE, comprised of : Groupe AECON Québec Lté NGE Contractants Inc. Engineering subcontractor: joint venture Ingérop/Hatch et Hitachi COLAS/POMERLEAU/EQUANS, comprised of: Colas Rail Canada inc. Pomerleau Grands projets inc. Equans Transport CM Canada Engineering subcontractor : joint venture Colas Rail/Pomerleau grands projets/Equans, supported by Egis (Egis subcontractor : Cima+) The number of qualified consortia confirms the industry's strong interest and the significant potential that TramCité has for the Québec City Metropolitan Community, both in terms of economic benefits and mobility. "We take great satisfaction in the strong desire of the major players in the industry to contribute to the advancement of TramCité. The enthusiasm for these Requests for Expressions of Interest shows that the sector has confidence in the approach put in place by CDPQ Infra to carry out the project. The selection of qualified consortia was made based on a rigorous, transparent and fair analysis of all bids, in line with global best practices. » - Daniel Farina, Chief Executive Officer of CDPQ Infra The prequalification of the expertise was completed within a timeframe consistent with the rigorous timeline agreed upon by the partners, less than four months after the market information session. Under the co-development approach adopted by CDPQ Infra, the selected consortia will be involved ahead of the implementation phase. This phase will begin in 2027, with commissioning of the tramway planned for 2033. Upstream Operator The French multinational RATP Dev has been selected as the upstream operator to assist CDPQ Infra and the designated operator, the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), in preventing and resolving various issues related to the future operation and maintenance of the tramway. RATP Dev will draw on its global expertise to support, for example, the selection process for major contracts, the co-development of the final design solution, the implementation phase, interface management and the coaching of the RTC for its future role as network operator. Suppliers selected for preparatory work and independent cost estimation AtkinsRealis and Turner & Townsend Canada have been selected to develop the preparatory work and provide independent cost estimator services, respectively. The work in question includes the diversion of urban technical networks and municipal services on the sections of the future network that are under the responsibility of CDPQ Infra. The cost estimator services will aim, among other things, to determine a target price as provided for in the agreement for the realization of the TramCité project. About CDPQ Infra CDPQ Infra is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), founded in 2015. Our multidisciplinary team acts as the principal contractor for major infrastructure projects, working in collaboration with communities and relevant authorities. A true concentration of technical expertise and financial capacity, we take responsibility for the planning, financing, execution, and operation phases of tomorrow's infrastructure and mobility projects, both in Québec and internationally.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TramCité takes an important step forward with the announcement of the qualified consortia for two major contracts
QUEBEC CITY, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - TramCité reached a milestone today with the unveiling of the qualified consortia for two major contracts as part of the Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFOI) led by CDPQ Infra. RFOIs, an important step in a rigorous procurement process, qualify consortia before collecting their proposals by outlining the required skills, qualifications and experience. The objective is to ensure that the proposals are up to the desired level of expertise. This new development demonstrates the shared commitment of the three partners involved in TramCité – the Government of Québec, the City of Québec and CDPQ Infra – to act quickly but thoroughly to complete this infrastructure project, the largest in the recent history of the Capitale-Nationale. Qualified consortia Qualified consortia will be invited to submit their proposals for civil works and systems contracts. The civil contract includes the excavation of the tunnel under Parliament Hill, construction of buildings, construction and repair of bridges, viaducts and other engineering structures. The systems contract includes railway tracks, traction power systems, as well as electrical, communication and road and railway signalling systems. The consortia will have until the end of the year to complete this step. Here are the selected groups in each category and the companies that compose them: Civil contract COLLECTIF TRAMe, comprised of : Janin Atlas inc. Engineering subcontractor : consortia Systra Canada/TetraTech, supported by Stantec, EXP, GHD, and STGM, Provencher_Roy POMERLEAU-AECON, comprised of : Pomerleau Grands Projets inc. Groupe Aecon Québec Ltée Engineering subcontractor: AtkinsRéalis, Egis, supported by GroupeA and Bisson Fortin TRAM ALLIANCE, comprised of : Construction Kiewit Cie EBC Inc. Engineering subcontractor : Kiewit Conception, supported by WSP, Artelia, Cima+, and Régis et Richez_Associés Systems contract AECON/NGE, comprised of : Groupe AECON Québec Lté NGE Contractants Inc. Engineering subcontractor: joint venture Ingérop/Hatch et Hitachi COLAS/POMERLEAU/EQUANS, comprised of: Colas Rail Canada inc. Pomerleau Grands projets inc. Equans Transport CM Canada Engineering subcontractor : joint venture Colas Rail/Pomerleau grands projets/Equans, supported by Egis (Egis subcontractor : Cima+) QUEBEC CONNEXION CAPITALE, comprised of : AtkinsRéalis Major Projects Inc Siemens Mobilité Ltée Engineering subcontractor : joint venture AtkinsRéalis/Siemens The number of qualified consortia confirms the industry's strong interest and the significant potential that TramCité has for the Québec City Metropolitan Community, both in terms of economic benefits and mobility. "We take great satisfaction in the strong desire of the major players in the industry to contribute to the advancement of TramCité. The enthusiasm for these Requests for Expressions of Interest shows that the sector has confidence in the approach put in place by CDPQ Infra to carry out the project. The selection of qualified consortia was made based on a rigorous, transparent and fair analysis of all bids, in line with global best practices. » - Daniel Farina, Chief Executive Officer of CDPQ Infra The prequalification of the expertise was completed within a timeframe consistent with the rigorous timeline agreed upon by the partners, less than four months after the market information session. Under the co-development approach adopted by CDPQ Infra, the selected consortia will be involved ahead of the implementation phase. This phase will begin in 2027, with commissioning of the tramway planned for 2033. Upstream Operator The French multinational RATP Dev has been selected as the upstream operator to assist CDPQ Infra and the designated operator, the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), in preventing and resolving various issues related to the future operation and maintenance of the tramway. RATP Dev will draw on its global expertise to support, for example, the selection process for major contracts, the co-development of the final design solution, the implementation phase, interface management and the coaching of the RTC for its future role as network operator. Suppliers selected for preparatory work and independent cost estimation AtkinsRealis and Turner & Townsend Canada have been selected to develop the preparatory work and provide independent cost estimator services, respectively. The work in question includes the diversion of urban technical networks and municipal services on the sections of the future network that are under the responsibility of CDPQ Infra. The cost estimator services will aim, among other things, to determine a target price as provided for in the agreement for the realization of the TramCité project. About CDPQ Infra CDPQ Infra is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), founded in 2015. Our multidisciplinary team acts as the principal contractor for major infrastructure projects, working in collaboration with communities and relevant authorities. A true concentration of technical expertise and financial capacity, we take responsibility for the planning, financing, execution, and operation phases of tomorrow's infrastructure and mobility projects, both in Québec and internationally. SOURCE CDPQ Infra Inc. View original content to download multimedia:
