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Sitka public briefed on seaplane base plan; FAA process, $36 million estimate and public comment periods outlined
Summary
City staff provided an update on siting, environmental review, cost and schedule for a proposed Sitka seaplane base. The FAA-supported design is estimated at about $36 million with a local match of about $2.2 million; a draft supplemental environmental assessment and a Section 404 Corps comment period were highlighted. Public commenters raised
Joseph Bea, the airport terminal manager for the City and Borough of Sitka, told the assembly Feb. 25 that planning for a new seaplane base is advancing through FAA review, environmental studies and public comment periods.
Bea said the FAA now supports a build that brings expanded uplands facilities into the base build, adding tie-downs and a haul-out; a future marine expansion would require additional funding. He said the project is anticipated to cost about $36,000,000 with a CBS match of about $2,200,000.
Bea outlined the environmental review schedule: a draft supplemental environmental assessment (SEA) will be posted for public comment in mid-summer, and the Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) consultation process has been…
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