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Dear enterprising construction company,

By reading this message you have expressed interest in winning the rights to build Fattybolands first International Airport. Fattyboland is quickly becoming a top international tourist destination and the cruise ship terminal is currently operating beyond capacity. The site chosen for the airport is 20km south of the capital, Vina. The area is unpopulated and is covered in grass and light vegetation. The King has pledged an unlimited budget and as much space as required to the best and most innovating design. The airport needs to be able to process 50 million people annually with the enabling of future extentions to the airport. The best design will be picked January 1st 2008 - to give you time to come up with a unique and efficient design. On behalf of His Majesty King Xavier Odawarra, thank you and good luck

Swilabud, which has designed many Swilatian airports, and the proposed upgrades to Khenas International Airport which would fix it's problems, accepts this challenge.

After much deliberation, Arrow Construction, a subsidiary of Arrow Holdings Pty. Ltd., which has been involved in a variety of construction projects both within the Empire and abroad has decided to take on the challenge of constructing the new airport for Fattyboland - already Arrow Construction is looking through preliminary designs for the proposed airport.

San Monticaz if needed will supply financial aid for the construction.

San Monticaz if needed will supply financial aid for the construction.

To the most generous leader of The Democratic Republic of San Monticaz,

I would like to thank you for your offer of Financial Aid towards the construction of the new international airport facility in Vina, Fattyboland. At this point in time we will decline your offer, as a nation of over 1.2 billion people we have enough money reserves for this construction and other unforeseen expenses. Instead, let His Majesty King Xavier and the united citizens of Fattyboland make you an offer. At this point in time we would like to offer you a peace treaty, to ensure peace between our 2 nations. After some further co-operation and collaboration the mention of an Alliance may arise, but at this time too little is known. Once again, we would like to thankyou for your kindness and generosity

To the most generous leader of The Democratic Republic of San Monticaz,

I would like to thank you for your offer of Financial Aid towards the construction of the new international airport facility in Vina, Fattyboland. At this point in time we will decline your offer, as a nation of over 1.2 billion people we have enough money reserves for this construction and other unforeseen expenses. Instead, let His Majesty King Xavier and the united citizens of Fattyboland make you an offer. At this point in time we would like to offer you a peace treaty, to ensure peace between our 2 nations. After some further co-operation and collaboration the mention of an Alliance may arise, but at this time too little is known. Once again, we would like to thankyou for your kindness and generosity

We are deeply honoured to make a peace treaty, especially in a peaceful & calmest nation of ours. The closest we get to war is our peacekeeping operations throughout the troubled regions & are not a "violent" nation.

Attention Enterprising Construction Companies,
The challenge is still available for you to except
The Winner will be chosen in January, 2008.
good luck

you're not really going to have this go through almost a whole RL year, are you?

Well entrants are welcome to submit their plans sooner
and if any plans are good enough the competition may close early
After all Fattyboland would love an airport sooner rather then later :p

We have already started putting toghether a plan.

Vitrobriko Inc. wishes to propose the following to His Majesty King Xavier Odawarra:

Vina International Airport
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A three-phase project designed to offer the nation of Fattyboland an international aiport to be proud of, a magnificent showpiece and suitable gateway for visitors to their shores. The new Vina International Airport will be an international showcase for the technological, environmental and economic achievements of Fattyboland. This will be reflected through its phased development, the design of its landmark buildings and surroundings, its world-class airport operations and its environmental conservation.

Landmark Facilities:
VIA facilities will include a passenger terminal, VIP terminal, air traffic control tower, cargo terminal and aircraft maintenance base, and advanced airport support systems. It will be among the first international airports to be built with ultra-large airliners such as the SuCO-1 quad-decker jet in mind.

Phase One
The first phase construction of the new airport will include two parallel runways (4,250m and 4,850m) designed specifically to accommodate the new Space Union SuCO-1 quad-decker jumbo. A three-storey terminal building will be constructed, including 24 contact gates and 140,000m² of floor space, of which 25,000m² will be dedicated as retail space. In addition, there will be seven remote gates. There will be three new major road interchanges to provide access to the new airport from the city and surrounding areas. The airport will have a luxury hotel and a transit hotel. The complex will also include a cargo terminal (750,000t/y), additional hard standing areas for the passenger terminal, hangar space for two SuCO-1s and three A380s at the same time and a maintenance centre. Finally the airport, which has been described as "a small city within a city" will include a business park, a free trade zone, a courier and mail facility and a general aviation facility.

Phases Two & Three
The second phase of construction will include the addition of a further 16 contact gates and an extension of the terminal building to 219,000m². In addition, there will be a suspended monorail system for passenger transit through the terminal. A further luxury hotel will be constructed to accommodate the additional passenger capacity of over 25 million per year passing through the airport.

The third phase will include the addition of a further 40 contact gates, which would bring the final total to 80. To accommodate the extra gates, the terminal building will extend to 416,000m² and would be capable of handling over 50 million passengers per year. The projected date for final completion is 2015. When fully completed the new Doha airport will be able to service six SuCO-1 Jumbos simultaneously. The airport will be the first in the world purpose-built to accommodate these aircraft.

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Fascinating Facts

The new Vina International Airport will have a land area in excess of 22 square kilometres, the size of a small city.
Upon completion of Phase Three, the new airport will handle 50 million passengers, two million tonnes of cargo and 320,000 aircraft landings and takeoffs each year.
It's opening day capacity in 2009 will be 24 million passengers and 750,000 tonnes of cargo every year.
By opening day, as many as 8,700 passengers will be processed through the terminal complex in a single hour
VIA's eastern runway will be 4,850m long - one of the longest commercial runways in the world.
The new airport check-in and retail areas alone will be big enough to squeeze in ten wide body aircraft. When finished, this will make the journey through check-in much quicker, and the shopping experience more varied.
The control tower will be over 80 metres high and shaped like a crescent, providing a key night feature shining over the airport.
VIA will create thousands of airport, airline, government and private sector jobs for men and women in Fattyboland.
Over 100 hectares alongside the new airport will be reserved for commercial development. Private development oppurtunities include free trade zones, office and business parks, hotels and retail malls. This will diversify VIA revenues, and create more jobs for Fattyboland.
To conserve energy, the passenger terminal curtain walls are coated to reduce solar exposure, the roof overhang provides shade and the roof is insulated. The mechanical systems include CO2 sensors to regulate air intake based on occupancy.


When the new Vina International Airport opens in 2009 it will be a world-class facility with regard to design and operational efficiency.

Gallery
Exterior:

Image One (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Exterior5.jpg)
Image Two (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Exterior7.jpg)
Image Three (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Exterior6.jpg)
Image Four (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Exterior4.jpg)
Image Five (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Exterior3.jpg)
Image Six (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Exterior2.jpg)


Interior:

Image One (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Interior2.jpg)
Image Two (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Interior1.jpg)
Image Three (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Interior4.jpg)
Image Four (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/new-wessex/Vina%20International%20Airport/Interior3.jpg)


Cost:
$2 billion (Phase 1), $5 billion (Phases 2 & 3)

Before we add on to our airport design, we would like to ask what is your nation's policy as to what you can and cannot take on a plane?

Our fair nation of Fattyboland has yet to write up aeroplane carry on luggage regulations, as we have had no reason to up to this moment. This will have to be brought up in the Royal Senate Meeting. We will get back to you on your enquiry as promptly as possible.

With Collaboration of other Governments we have been directed that for security reasons, all knives, sharp objects or cutting implements of any kind and any length, whether of metal or other material, and some sporting goods, must be packed in your checked baggage. They cannot be carried in your cabin baggage or on your person.

Sharp objects or cutting implements include but are not limited to: any knife, including paper knives, carpet knives, box cutters, letter openers, scissors of any kind, tradesman's tools, screwdrivers, corkscrews, darts and knitting needles.

'Sporting goods' include but are not limited to: sporting bats, billiard/snooker/pool cues, catapults.

If you are carrying any such items, they must be packed in your checked baggage. If you try to carry them in your cabin baggage or on your person, the airport screening services will remove them. They will not be returned to you.

Passengers carrying hypodermic needles will need to declare them at the screening point.

With the exception of service dogs, pets cannot be carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft.

Dangerous Goods include the following but are not limited to:

Corrosives
Gases
Explosives
Miscellaneous - Asbestos, Dry ice, Engines
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Oxidising Materials
Organic Peroxides
Toxic Substances
Infectious Substances
Radioactive Materials
Magnetised materials

Dangerous Goods must be declared or unpacked before you take off. While Dangerous Goods must not be packed in carry-on or checked baggage, many items of Dangerous Goods can be safely transported by air provided that they are correctly packaged, labelled and accompanied by the appropriate documentation.

Effective 14 April 2005, the US Transportation Security Administration has banned the carriage on aircraft of all cigarette lighters to, from or through the United States and it's territories.

The US authorities will impose heavy penalties on the carriage of these items. Smokers are permitted to carry safety matches (one packet). These are only permitted to be carried in your pocket (not in your carry-on or checked baggage). Passengers are reminded that smoking in the aircraft at any time is strictly prohibited.

Carry on Baggage Restrictions

All liquids, aerosols and gels must be carried in containers of no greater than 100ml/3.3oz capacity (approximately 100gm in weight).
All containers must fit comfortably in a transparent, resealable plastic bag.
The plastic bag must be no greater than 1 litre in capacity with a total outer edge measurement of no larger than 80cm.
There is a limit of one plastic bag per passenger.
The plastic bag must be removed from carry on baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for inspection and separate x-ray screening.
Containers larger than 100ml will not be accepted, even if only partially filled.
Liquids, aerosols and gels include, but are not limited to
water and other drinks, soups, syrups, jams, stews, sauces and pastes;
foods in sauces or containing a high liquid content;
creams, lotions, cosmetics and oils;
perfumes;
sprays;
gels including hair and shower gels;
contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foam and deodorants;
pastes including toothpaste;
liquid-solid mixtures;
mascara;
lipsticks;
lip gloss or lip balm; and
any item of similar consistency at room temperature.
Medication and Baby Products
Prescription medication and prescribed medical devices may still be carried on board.
Reasonable amounts of non-prescription medication required for the length of the flight are permitted.
Baby products to be consumed in-flight including baby milk, sterilised water, baby juice, baby food in liquid, gel or paste form and wet wipes may be carried on board.
All medication and baby products may be subject to additional security checks.

Duty Free Purchases - Passengers travelling from Fattyboland
Passengers travelling from Fattyboland may take on board liquids, aerosols and gels purchased after the final screening point, including duty free goods. However, passengers who are transferring to an onward flight must also ensure any liquids, aerosols and gels purchased after the screening point are packed in accordance with any security measures in place at their transfer airport.

Duty Free Purchases - Passengers travelling to Fattyboland
Passengers travelling to Fattyboland may take on board duty free liquids, aerosols and gels purchased at the airport as long as they are delivered to the departure gate in a sealed bag with proof of purchase and collected after you have proceeded through security screening. Passengers who are transferring to an onward flight must also ensure any liquids, aerosols and gels purchased after the screening point are packed in accordance with any security measures in place at their transfer airport. These procedures may vary from airport to airport.

To all companies and organizations still interested in submitting plans for the new Vina International Airport

A website has been set up to accomodate a greater flexibility on submissions
I have already transferred the design by Vitrobriko Inc. onto the site
Plans can still be submitted into this thread if desired
on another note ...
If anyone wishes to contribute to the site i have enabled it for you to do so
any contribution is welcomed.

what site?

OMG thats so hilariously stupid of me :headbang: :p
heres the site http://viairport.wetpaint.com/

got some info on my design. more will be added later or if needed.

Dear Alexandrian Ptolemais and Arrow Construction

Now would be the time to display some of your designs for the VIA
The dead line of 1st January 2008 is only a formality for the latest accepted design. The earlier the better

To whom it may concern,

Our group of construction experts are organising the final models of the proposed airport - they should be ready within the next few days. We apologise for the delay

Signed,

Thomas Bradley
Chief Executive Officer
Arrow Holdings Pty. Ltd.

--- CLASSIFIED ---

To VIA Construction Authority

For the purpose of improved political relations between our nations, the Commonwealth Air Force is willing to equip Vina International with all the air support aids and equipment, along with the personnel required to insure the airport opens on schedule.

We will fully equip VIA's Air Traffic Control and Airport Management facilities will all required technology, including current systems and computers.

All markings and lighting for the Airfield, including runways, taxiways and servicing platforms can be installed and tested.

We are willing to install VIA with Precision Approach RaDAR (PAR), Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) and Secondary Surveillance RaDAR (SSR). As well as support equipment and emergency backups, UHF and VHF radio equipment.

Furthermore we would be willing to create for you once the airport is completed all the relevant terminal approach charts, pilots notes and documentation for VIA's chosen design.

Regards

Edowine Rytaria
Air Chief Marshal
CinC CAF

--- CLASSIFIED ---

The Government of Fattyboland would greatly appreciate any help and assitance you could offer in relation to the Vina International Airport Project. Im sure this would also bring The Commonwealth and The Protoneocratic Dohepdecoracy of Fattyboland closer together.

Kind Regards,
The Department of International Transportation

PS. Feel free to contribute to the official project site - www.viairport.wetpaint.com

OOC: RL problems have caused a further delay; however, here is a tentative proposal

IC: Members of the Government of Fattyboland; Arrow Construction Ltd. would like to present our proposal for the Vina International Airport. We hope that you will enjoy the presentation.

Ladies and Gentlemen, just imagine as you explore these possibilities, imagine what it will do for the nation of Fattyboland.

The most important item, you must agree; has to be the runway, or in the case of our proposal runways. We are proposing that two parallel runways of five kilometres length and 250 metres width be constructed. This we believe should be enough to cover aircraft being designed in the present and well into the future. There will also be a perpendicular runway of three kilometres length and 150 metres width - this would be designed for smaller aircraft to land upon and prevent the congestion issues that plague most major airports today.

Paralleling each of these runways would be large taxiways. Each taxiway would be the same size as the runway that it parallels; and, in cases of emergency, would be able to act as runways themselves.

Now from the runway to the gate. Our proposal would involve the construction of six major terminals. Three terminals would be to the northern part of the airport, while the other three terminals would be to the southern part of the airport. We invisige that four of these terminals would be used for domestic/regional flights and the remaining two for international flights. We have, therefore, designed the gates in such an appropriate fashion. Each terminal will have thirty gates extending out along a pier - no passenger would be required to walk outside whether they are flying in a Britten-Norman Islander or an Airbus A380.

The domestic/regional terminals are expected to cover a floor area of 100,000 square metres and be two stories in height. Shops that would be expected to be found in domestic gates would include cafes and small retailers. Due to the lower levels of security required for domestic/regional flights, we would expect that roughly 10% of the space would be needed for security provisions, with 25% of the space within a secure zone.

The international terminals would, on the other hand, be expected to cover a floor area of 200,000 square metres and be four stories in height. The wider range of shops and higher level of space required for security make this necessary. We expect that 10% of the space will be needed for security provisions, and 50% of the space within a secure zone. Also, the international terminals would be divided into arrivals and departures.

In between the groups of three terminals would be most of the transportation arrangements. We are proposing that a six platform railway station be constructed, and that a high speed rail line be built between the airport and the centre of Vina. We expect that this rail line will enable passengers to be in the heart of Vina within 15 minutes of their service arriving. The line would be built to the prevailing gauge within Fattyboland. A 20,000 space underground parking lot will also be constructed within this area; it is likely that parking fees will provide a significant share of the funding for this airport.

Further along the rail-line and the eight lane expressway we are proposing, would be a light industrial area for air-freight firms. This would probably involve five million square metres of floor space.

Finally, the asthetics. We plan to design this airport in a Neo-Gothic style, evoking the glories of the past. We also plan to have a green area around the airport - the green area would be 500 metres all around and would enable for future expansion, as well as for safety. We also plan to use all forms of technology presently available to make the airport as efficient as possible; we will aim to make this facility as carbon neutral as possible.

In short

- Vina International Airport would have some 2.5 million square metres of terminal space. We expect that 1.5 to 2 million of those square metres will be used for retail purposes

- The gates would enable two hours worth of flights to be held on the ground while passengers board. Essentially, we plan that at peak times, up to fifty thousand passengers can board per hour. We also plan that during peak times, up to sixty aircraft will be able to enter the skies, depending upon the type

- The airport will be constructed in five stages.

Stage one would involve the construction of the railway line, carpark, the northern runway and the international terminals

Stage two would involve the construction of the light industrial area

Stage three would involve the construction of the southern runway, as well as two of the four domestic/regional terminals

Stage four would involve the construction of the final two domestic/regional terminals

Stage five would involve the construction of the cross-runway

- We estimate that this project will cost 250 million Gold Denarii (US$4.2 billion). We estimate that the economic benefits will number in the billions of Gold Denarii.

We hope that you consider our proposal very throughly and if you have any questions, please ask.

~~~ Le Bump ~~~

:confused:

what are you bumping this for? Is there anything you still want to see in here?

OOC: So...who got the contract...

OOC: I didnt want this thread to become dead. I still wanted more people to see it and hopefully submit plans, but that is unlikely. Right now i think its safe to say that Aunesia has the contract. If there is no activity in the next couple of days then an offical announcement will be made declaring the winner.

Bump.