MEDIA ADVISORY - Invitation: Groundbreaking Ceremony at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

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Vancouver Airport Authority

Jun 14, 2018, 09:00 ET

RICHMOND, BC, June 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Join us today at the groundbreaking ceremony of YVR's multi-year expansion projects. YVR is embarking on an unprecedented period of growth, and will invest several billions dollars to enhance the passenger experience at YVR and build a world-class sustainable hub airport.

Following the groundbreaking ceremony, media are invited for airside access to tour additional key construction projects at YVR.

When:   Thursday, June 14, 2018
  • 9:00 a.m. – Media registration
  • 9:30 a.m. – Groundbreaking ceremony, including speeches and photo opportunities
  • 10:15 a.m. – Event ends
  • 10:20 a.m. – Media bus departs for airfield
  • 11:30 a.m. – Media tour ends




Who:

  • Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
  • The Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, MLA, Langford-Juan de Fuca
  • Ken Hardie, Member of Parliament, Fleetwood-Port Kells
  • Fiona Famulak, President, Vancouver Regional Construction Association

Where:

Vancouver International Airport

Old Value Lot

Please park in the parkade, level 1, and follow event signage

RSVP:

The airside component has limited access due to security restrictions. Media wishing to attend must RSVP with name and outlet by Thursday, June 14 at
7:00 a.m. to [email protected]. All media representatives must bring valid (not expired), government-issued photo ID to access the airfield.



Please note those wishing to join the airside tour, must attend the full event duration.

SOURCE Vancouver Airport Authority

YVR Media Relations, 604.880.9815 | [email protected], Twitter: @yvrairport

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