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Governor releases $22.6M for airport construction projects

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie has released more than $22.6 million for capital improvement projects (CIP) at seven airports to inject momentum into Hawaii’s construction industry, which is forecast to lead the state’s economic growth over the next two years.

“Since 2011, this administration has released nearly $1 billion for projects to improve Hawaii’s airports statewide,” Abercrombie said. “We continue to transform our airports into world-class facilities, while creating jobs to further employ a labor force that is at an all-time high in our state.”

Allotment of funds for the following projects, identified by state legislators, has been approved by the Governor:

* $6,000,000 – Kahului Airport, Reroof Terminal Buildings, Phase II, Maui

Construction funds for reroofing of Holdrooms A and B, the connecting concourse buildings and the rotunda area.

* $4,627,005 – Honolulu International Airport, Terminal Improvements to Shuttle Stations, Gates 6-62, Oahu

Additional construction funds to improve Wiki Wiki Shuttle Stations. This includes improving the floor drainage at the stations and reroofing of the Diamond Head and Ewa Concourse Stations.

* $4,500,000 – Lihue Airport, Displace Runway 21 Threshold and Taxiway B Improvements, Kauai

Construction funds for improvements to address runway safety area compliance for Runway 3-21 and Taxiway B. These improvements are necessary to meet 2015 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and to increase airfield safety.

* $4,126,542 – Honolulu International Airport, Overseas Terminal Metal Roof Replacement, Oahu

Additional construction funds for the replacement of the Overseas Terminal, second level metal roof and sidewalk improvements.

* $1,150,000 – Hana Airport, Part 139 Airfield Compliance, Maui

Design funds for airfield improvements to comply with FAA airport operating certificate. This certification is now necessary due to flight demands and air carrier commitments.

* $1,000,000 – Hana Airport, New Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station, Maui

Design funds for a new aircraft rescue and firefighting station to comply with FAA, current Maui County building code and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

* $578,500 – Kalaeloa Airport, Hangar 110 Renovation, Phase III, Oahu

Construction funds for selective demolition, hazardous material abatement, exterior utility (water, sewer and storm drain) improvements, trenching, paving, electrical and incidental related work. This renovation is necessary to encourage growth of general aviation at Kalaeloa Airport, and to decrease congestion in and around the Honolulu International Airport.

* $548,000 – Hilo International Airport, Install Perimeter Fence, Phase II, Hawaii Island

Construction funds to replace a portion of the perimeter security fence. This Phase II project will replace a noncompliant perimeter security fence from the old terminal, around the approach end of Runway 8, through Kamehameha Avenue, and around the approach end of Runway 21.

* $123,000 – Honolulu International Airport, Noise Monitoring System Upgrade, Oahu

Construction funds to upgrade the noise monitoring system. The existing system is unreliable and not digitally compatible.

* $10,000 – Lanai Airport, Airfield Lighting, Lanai

Additional construction funds to realign and upgrade lighting for Runway 3 and the terminal apron to meet FAA requirements. This will improve night visibility at the airport.

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