Nashua Airport: Environmental Assessment

Noise Exposure

Challenges

• 11 acres of wetland require removal and mitigation
• Runway must be lengthened by 500 feet
• Rare Species habitats (plants, turtle, snake) must be relocated
• Part 150 Noise Study with amended Noise Exposure Map required
• Easements for obstruction removal over residential, commercial, and institutional properties must be acquired
• Over 100 acres of obstructing trees must be removed

Gale’s Solutions

• Negotiated wetland mitigation with NHDES and obtained US Army Corps of Engineers 401 Wetland Permit
• Justified runway extension and relocation 300 feet north of existing location
• Maintained aircraft operations on existing runway during construction of new runway, relocated ILS system
• Design mitigation areas for relocation of rare species
• Prepared Part 150 Noise Study and new Exposure Map
• Provided closeout documentation including maintenance manuals, product warranties, project progress photos and additional project documentation