prioritized security perimeter restoration. Recovery work proceeded methodically: “Getting temporary fencing back up, getting that airport mucked out quickly and drywall peeled up the first two feet off the wall and getting that facility where it could be reopened quickly.”This efficient response maintained Roswell’s vital air connectivity during the broader community recovery. POST-FLOOD IMPROVEMENTS AND TERMINAL EXPANSION PLANS Recovery efforts have transitioned from emergency stabilization to permanent infrastructure restoration. “One of the critical pieces is temporary fencing that’s in place. The next big piece will be replacing that fencing with permanent fencing replacements out there,” Cole explains.This work coincides with facility improvements for upcoming events: “We’re working with FEMA, getting permanent fencing replacement out there, and while we’re at it, putting up new fencing and bleachers for the air races.” Terminal enhancements represent another key investment area. “We also have about $2 million for terminal improvements,” Cole notes. “Those are going to go into restroom facilities at the airport and improve the airport in general, particularly the terminal and restrooms.” Security screening capacity remains under consideration: “We’d like to look at TSA expansion, but that’s an ongoing conversation.” Upcoming events drive longer-term expansion planning. “With the air racing events coming to town and potentially some other events that we’re working on bringing to Roswell, the airport terminal 180 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 03
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