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Lockwood Sidewalk Project
Project Overview
Yellowstone County, in coordination with the Lockwood Safety Pedestrian District, plans to construct approximately 2,200 feet of sidewalk facilities along Old Hardin Road, in Lockwood, west of Johnson Lane.
Anticipated improvements include:
• A new, 6-foot boulevard sidewalk on the south side of Old Hardin Road between Woodland Road and the existing sidewalk near Lockwood Square, just east of Rykken Circle.
• Piping a section of the Lockwood Irrigation Ditch along Old Hardin Road.
• Minor drainage modifications to accommodate the new sidewalk.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps.
The Lockwood Sidewalk project aims to improve pedestrian and ADA access along a heavily trafficked section of Old Hardin Road, providing more connectivity between existing sidewalks and future sidewalk improvements associated with the Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT’s) Billings Bypass project.
This Yellowstone County project is being funded by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program using Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding through MDT and local matching funds. Yellowstone County oversees project design and construction activities, and DOWL is the engineering consultant.
This project is currently in the design phase with construction anticipated in 2025.
Project Contacts
Megan McLean, Public Involvement Coordinator, mmclean@dowl.com, 406-869-6333
Doug Enderson, Project Manager, denderson@dowl.com
Monica Plecker, Yellowstone County Public Works Director, mplecker@yellowstonecountymt.gov
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Glasgow Airport Master Plan
Glasgow Airport (GGW) Master Planning Study
Project Overview:
As part of their continuing commitment to serve and improve the aviation needs of Glasgow and North Central Montana, Valley County and the City of Glasgow are conducting an airport master plan for Glasgow Airport/Wokal Field (GGW). This master plan is a collaborative effort between the airport sponsor, GGW, the State of Montana, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The plan is 100% funded by a grant from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). DOWL was the selected consultant to assist the airport with the development of this important effort. The master plan will include a narrative report along with an Airport Layout Plan (ALP).
Public Comment:
This study has analyzed demand, forecast future needs, and developed a capital improvement plan to support airport development over the next 20 years. The final master plan and ALP documents are developed, so we invite the public to review the documents and provide their comments. We will solicit comments from the public and airport stakeholders until November 8th.
Links on information relating to public events, venues, and other ways for the public to provide comments on the plan will be added as the plan develops. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
Please use this link to view the final documents and provide your comment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCWMPComment. If you have any additional questions or concerns about this plan, please contact Tammi Schreier at tschreier@dowl.com.
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Idaho 4 Airport Master Planning Study
Idaho 4 Airport Master Planning Study
Project Overview:
As part of their continuing commitment to serve and improve the aviation needs of the State of Idaho, the Idaho Transpiration Department (ITD) Division of Aeronautics is conducting abbreviated Master Plans at four general aviation airports. DOWL has been selected to partner with ITD in this important effort. The planning studies will include the development of Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) and Narrative Reports for the following facilities:
- Cottonwood Municipal Airport (S84), Cottonwood, ID
- Camas County Airport (U86), Fairfield, ID
- Lee Williams Memorial Airport (0U9), Midvale, ID
- Oneida County Airport (MLD), Malad City, ID
The plans and reports developed will provide local, state, and federal officials with important facility records and useful tools for future maintenance and development projects. This project uses the assistance of Airport Advisory Committees from each community, as well as input from local stakeholders, the State of Idaho and the general public. To view elements of the airport plans, please click on the available links under each of the airports below. Documents will be attached to the links as they are made available.
What is an airport master plan?
For more information, or to provide public comment regarding the individual plans, please contact:
Jim Greil
Project Manager
jgreil@dowl.com
(406) 202-8511
Fairfield/Camas (U86)
Advisory Committee Meeting and Public Comment Period:
Monday, December 6; 1-3 pm
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only) +1 907-302-2852, 637804867#
- DRAFT Airport Layout Plan
- DRAFT Narrative Report
- Related Documents and Images
Cottonwood (S84)
Advisory Committee Meeting and Public Comment Period:
Wednesday, December 8; 10 am-noon
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only) +1 907-302-2852, 40731311#
- DRAFT Airport Layout Plan
- DRAFT Narrative Report
- Related Documents and Images
Malad/Oneida (MLD)
Advisory Committee Meeting and Public Comment Period:
Tuesday, December 7; 1-3pm
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only) +1 907-302-2852, 639676264#
- DRAFT Airport Layout Plan
- DRAFT Narrative Report
- Related Documents and Images
Midvale/Lee Williams (0U9)
Advisory Committee Meeting and Public Comment Period:
Tuesday, December 7; 10 am-noon
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only) +1 907-302-2852, 470697383#
- DRAFT Airport Layout Plan
- DRAFT Narrative Report
- Related Documents and Images
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Sitka Seaplane Base
Sitka SPB
Project Overview
The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) is proposing development of a new Sitka Seaplane Base (SPB) on the north end of Japonski Island. The existing SPB, located on the east shore of the channel, has been operating for 65 years and is at the end of its useful life. CBS started evaluating new SPB locations in 2000, completing siting studies and preparing an airport master plan for the Japonski Island site in 2002. In January 2016, the existing SPB facility was temporarily closed because of storm damage to this aging seaplane base. After making temporary repairs it was reopened in Fall 2016. Recognizing the limited lifespan, poor condition, minimal amenities, and site constraints of the existing SPB, CBS updated its siting analysis and reevaluated the layout and features for the new SPB in 2016.
CBS is proposing to construct a new SPB that will serve the community in the coming decades. The final size and layout of the various components are not yet determined and will be refined and finalized as we go through the planning and environmental process. The goal is to identify and address all the facilities needed for ultimate buildout of the facility, even if the improvements are phased over time as demand requires.
The new SPB would support the regional economy (fishing, tourism, government services, and access to remote communities and areas only accessible by water). Aviation and non- aviation businesses and government agencies have indicated support for a new seaplane base. An economic impact study estimated annual earnings by Sitka businesses from the new SPB would be approximately $815,000 per year.
If approved, 93.75% of land acquisition, design, and construction costs are eligible for reimbursement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Project Update
In November 2022, the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly approved moving forward with the current design. Design efforts are ongoing and the current funding schedule for construction is the 2024/2025 season.
Preliminary Design
- Pilot Discussion Group Meeting, May 4, 2022
Final EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
- Final EA (pdf, 92MB)
- FONSI (pdf)
- Final EA – No Appendices (pdf)
- Appendix A – Alternative Analysis (pdf)
- Appendix B – Revised Essential Fish Habitat (pdf)
- Appendix C – Biological Assessment (pdf)
- Appendix D1 – Field Memo (pdf)
- Appendix D2 – DOE and Findings (pdf)
- Appendix D3 – Revised Section 4(f) (pdf)
- Appendix D4 – S106 Consultation (pdf)
- Appendix E – Noise and Traffic Analyses (pdf)
- Appendix F – Wetlands Report (pdf)
- Appendix G – Scoping Outreach (pdf)
- Appendix H – Draft EA Meeting (pdf)
- Appendix I – Draft EA Comment Response (pdf)
Public Meeting on Sitka SPB Draft EA
Comments are due by February 28, 2021. Please submit comments to SitkaSPB@DOWL.com
Draft EA for Public Review
- Full Draft EA with Appendices (pdf, 88MB)
- Draft EA – No Appendices (pdf)
- Appendix A – Alternative Analysis (pdf)
- Appendix B – Essential Fish Habitat (pdf)
- Appendix C – Biological Assessment (pdf)
- Appendix D1 – Field Memo (pdf)
- Appendix D2 – Draft Determination of Eligibility (pdf)
- Appendix D3 – Section 4(f) (pdf)
- Appendix E – Noise Study (pdf)
- Appendix F – Wetlands Report (pdf)
Sitka SPB Proposed Action
- Upland Development Concept E (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 7 (jpg | pdf)
- Rock Cut Rendering (jpg | pdf)
Sitka SPB Concepts Reviewed
- Concept Option Narrative Descriptions
- Upland Development Option Figures
- Seaplane Float Layout Option Figures
- Marine Facility Option Figures
- Marine Concept 1 (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 2 (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 3 (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 4 (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 5 (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 6 (jpg | pdf)
- Marine Concept 7 (jpg | pdf)
Other Project Documents & Resources
- June 24, 2020 Users Meeting Notes (pdf)
- June 24, 2020 Users Meeting PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)
- December 11, 2019 Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Preliminary Wind and Wave Study (pdf)
- 2016 Sitka Siting Analysis (pdf)
- 2012 Sitka SPB Siting Study (pdf)
- 2002 Alternatives Analysis (pdf)
- 2002 Master Plan (pdf)
Project Contacts
- SitkaSPB@dowl.com
- Mike Schmetzer, PE, Project Manager, mike.schmetzer@cityofsitka.org
