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County signs KDOT grant, authorizes Newton to execute runway reconstruction contracts
Summary
The commission approved a KDOT aviation grant, allowed Newton City staff to sign a Donlinger Construction contract and an HNTB task order for Runway 8/26 reconstruction, and noted a federal IIJA award of about $1.46 million; commissioners emphasized minimizing the runway closure window.
Harvey County commissioners on July 8 approved a KDOT aviation grant and authorized Newton City staff to execute construction and engineering contracts for the Newton City-County Airport runway reconstruction project.
Brian Palmer, aviation director at Newton City-County Airport, said the county and city awarded construction to Donlinger Construction and requested a KDOT aviation grant to fund the electrical portion. He told commissioners the electrical work bid at $448,024, lower than the original $671,000 grant request; the smaller award will reduce the local match. "We…
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