Aviation View | April 2021

96 AVIATION VIEW APRIL 2021 infrastructure the way we need to, so we’re ready for what the future holds. These projects would also put a lot of people back to work and help stimulate the economy, which I think is really what everyone looks forward to and needs right now.” Most of the projects mentioned previously have to do with the reconstruction of Runway 6-24. Package one of the runway 6-24 project took place during 2019 and included the reconstruction of the first 2,000 feet of Runway 24 beginning at the Runway 24 approach. Package two was to begin in late March 2020 but was delayed at the onset of the pandemic and work not being allowed to begin. Luckily, the delay was only one week. Package two included the reconstruction of the next 2,000 feet of the runway. According to Brewer, “During December 2020, we had a pre-construction meeting for the third and final package of the Runway 6-24 reconstruction project. This third package will take place during 2021. It was the same designer, Atkins North America, who designed all three packages, as well as the same contractor, James D. Morrissey Inc., which has been incredibly helpful in terms of continuity. The airport could not be happier with the work of both Atkins and Morrissey. Another contractor working on the runway project is Global Electric, whom Morrissey subcontracted to do all of the electrical work. As luck would have it, the owner of Global Electric is a pilot, making working with Global on the airfield much easier because he understands and is passionate about aviation and the rules and limitations of working on an airport.” There are other projects waiting in the pipeline to include the issuance of two Request for Proposals (RFP), the rehabilitation of a taxiway and the rehabilitation of another runway. There are currently two FBOs on the airport, and the lease for one is set to expire. The first of the two RFPs is for a new Fixed Base Operator (FBO). There is always a sense of excitement when issuing an RFP, especially for a new FBO