“While reconstructing Runway 3L/21R and its associated taxiways, we will maintain nearly all materials on site. “Incorporating sustainable measures into two large runway projects, including the reconstruction of our primary runways, has been a fulfilling experience for the Airport Authority,” said Deputy Director Theresa Samosiuk, the WCAA project manager for both the 4L and 3L runway projects. The Airport Authority achieved its goal one year early and is in the process of setting a new target. WCAA implemented several carbon reduction strategies, including using principles from industry-leading sustainable design guidelines, such as Envision, for new infrastructure projects. As part of this effort, WCAA signed a Carbon Reduction Commitment to reduce GHG emissions by 10% by 2020, using 2013 as the baseline year. In 2016, WCAA entered the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Program to track, report on, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Airport Authority is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. These measures are expected to improve safety by reducing acute angle intersections, adding shoulder pavement, and improving the operational flow throughout the completed area. As part of this project, decommissioned pavement is being removed, geometry is being updated to current design standards, bypass taxiways are being added, and Taxiway P is being extended. These facilities were originally constructed in the 1950’s and had deteriorated to a point where full reconstruction was necessary. This $180 million project is reconstructing Runway 3L/21R and parallel Taxiway M and partial parallel Taxiway P. The project team built on past successes and lessons learned to expand the sustainability objectives and initiatives throughout the recent Runway 3L design and construction. Previously, the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) achieved Envision Silver for another airfield project-the reconstruction of DTW’s Runway 4L/22R and associated taxiways-in 2016. – Novem– The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced today that the ongoing reconstruction of Runway 3L/21R and associated taxiways at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) received the Envision® Gold award for sustainable infrastructure.
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