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total cost of close to $8.2 million.” washrooms to the new boarding lounge has pro-

vided a major change in traveler behavior. Blackburn

Completed in late spring, 2019, the final touches— adds how encouraging it was to see the very first
the world-famous Hungry Hill Grizzly Bear and passenger through the screening point enter the

record sized Steel Head Salmon which have been new boarding lounge, look up at the mountain, and
proudly displayed in the terminal for many years— then promptly sit up to the new desk top area where

are scheduled to return in the fall of 2019 with a new she plugged in her computer and enjoyed the view

glass enclosure and diorama. while getting some work done.

Passenger reaction to the project has been “very “Passengers now know they can go through secu-
positive,” says Blackburn. “Comments like ‘Wow, rity, relax on the secure side while enjoying the

this is as nice as Vancouver,’ and ‘What an incred- incredible views of the Hudson Bay Mountain to

ible facility,’ let us know we have achieved some- the west and the Babine Mountains to the east,”
thing special.” says Blackburn. “Drinking fountains and vending

machines with snacks, drinks and electronic acces-

The Architect team worked hard to help de-clutter sories help to make wait times more enjoyable.”
the area successfully. The new open spaces for bag

collection and passenger check in areas have really www.smithers.ca/airport

helped with reducing congestion and adding the

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