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Boise Airport presents Concourse A designs, targets phased build and baggage-system replacement
Summary
Staff presented 15% design renderings for Concourse A and related terminal improvements, recommended a traditional baggage handling system, proposed a central utility plant, and outlined a phased schedule that targets construction starting in 2028 with an estimated opening in 2030.
Ben Somner, project lead for the Boise Airport's terminal program, presented 15% design drawings for Concourse A and a suite of terminal improvements, saying the team is prioritizing operational reliability and phasing to limit impacts on current operations. "Right now, we've received the first level of drawings to review," Somner said, noting the team is processing about 500 pages of documents and balancing construction while keeping the airport operational.
The design work includes a replacement for the airport's end-of-life baggage-handling system, a possible central utility plant to provide chilled water and additional electrical capacity, mass-timber elements in the…
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