When football fans converge on Poland and Ukraine in 2012,for the Euro 2012 football tournament, many will touch down in the city of Lviv, western Ukraine.
Lviv is one of eight cities – four in each country – selected to host matches by tournament sponsor and organiser, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), and its international airport requires major development work to meet UEFA’s requirements.
Proposed works include a substantial extension to the existing runway and strengthening of the current runway length, along with construction of large aircraft aprons, parallel taxiways and a modern terminal building. An overhaul of the existing terminal and associated road and car park infrastructure rounds out the project.
Halcrow’s air transport team has been appointed by Lviv City Council and the Ukrainian department of transportation to conduct a complete, independent review of the proposed development. The council will use Halcrow’s findings to keep UEFA’s expert advisors abreast of plans and progress as the project gathers momentum.