“I have taxiway renovation phase one starting in August, and phase two will start in October.” This project gears towards alleviating some of the current strain on the taxiway when larger planes land. The renovations are estimated to cost $1.6 and $1.7 million, respectively, and will provide much-needed benefits for the airport in the long run. “Having a huge runway is a great asset. You do not want to end up overstressing your taxiways,” he sums up. The airport is also looking to resurface the hangar asphalt as part of its master plan over the next few years. A VIEW DOWN THE FLIGHT PATH AHEAD With such a clear path carved out and many competing tasks to get there, it is a wonder that Corrigan has the energy left to think about anything else. To the contrary, Corrigan has also set his sights on playing a key role in encouraging youth in the region federal EPA to tear down four buildings on the flight line and to remove a huge gymnasium that just fell into disrepair that is right in the front yard of the air traffic control academy. The buildings will go down this summer and then be turned into grass field areas. This work coincides with the awarding of an additional $1.2 million grant to renovate the five-and-a-half-mile rail spur. Airside, Corrigan is looking at additional infrastructure projects for the airport. Web pbaviationfuels.com Phone 229-924-6110 Toll Free 877-753-8584 At Perry Brothers Aviation Fuels, every journey counts. Experience Jet A and Avgas delivered with our commitment to quality, safety, dependable supply, and truly exceptional customer care. Fuel your Mission with Confidence 176 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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