February 27, 2009
For Immediate Release
Logan-Cache Airport Planning for Future Growth
Open House Slated to Review Master Plan Update
LOGAN – Cache Valley residents, business owners and airport users are invited to attend a public open house to review preliminary results of a Master Plan Update for the Logan-Cache Airport and areas surrounding the airport. The open house will be held Tuesday, March 10, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Elementary School (2450 North 400 East, North Logan).
The Master Plan Update was initiated by Logan City and Cache County, co-owners and operators of the airport. The objective is to plan for future airport growth and compatible land development in the adjoining areas of Benson, Smithfield, Hyde Park, North Logan and Logan. The update will yield two Master Plans: one for airport facilities and another for land use in surrounding communities.
“We encourage citizens to attend the open house and weigh in on preliminary proposals,” said Airport Manager, Rich Stehmeier. “Public participation is important in shaping the future of the airport and land use in neighboring communities.”
The study began in fall 2008 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2009. To date, an inventory of existing airport facilities and land use has been compiled as well as projections for future needs. Preliminary plan alternatives have been developed and screened with the assistance of landowners and a Technical Advisory Committee composed of airport officials and local community and agency representatives.
Unprecedented growth in the Cache Valley and increased interest in commercial air service prompted the study. A recent opinion survey conducted among airport users and local businesses found that 75 percent of respondents would be likely to use commercial air service if it became available between Logan and other regional airports. Those polled predicted a 31% increase in flight demand over the next five years.
The open house will be held in an informal setting. Attendees may stop by anytime between 4:30-7:30 p.m. to visit with the project team and comment on preliminary plan alternatives.
More information is available by contacting Andy Neff with the project team at 801-419-9554 or aneff@langdongroupinc.com.
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