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Lancaster County says new airport terminal on schedule, within county budget
Summary
County project manager reported construction progress on the new Lancaster County terminal and said county share remains within the approved budget; ribbon-cutting targeted for July.
Tim Green, Lancaster County project manager, told the county council the new airport terminal is nearing completion and remains within the county's budget share. “We see the light at the end of the tunnel with the terminal construction at the airport,” Green said during the May council meeting.
County Administrator Dennis Marstall and Green reviewed costs and schedule for the $7.3 million project. Green said the county’s share was adjusted to $2.5 million at the notice to proceed and that federal and state grants make up the remainder. “Barring anything in the next month, we are going to be under the county share by $69,000,” Green said.
The project began design and funding steps in 2022, received an intent-to-fund announcement in February 2023 and started construction in spring 2024 after permits were issued. Green walked the council through a month-by-month construction timeline showing foundations, structural work, windows, HVAC and interior finishes completed through April. He said work remaining includes final parking-lot paving and lighting; furniture deliveries and welcome-desk installation are scheduled for June. The county is targeting a certificate of occupancy in late May and a ribbon-cutting ceremony in July.
Green also described a conflict between a sewer line and a gas transmission line crossing airport property that required reconfiguration during construction; that work has been completed and the schedule adjusted accordingly.
Council members thanked project staff and airport director Paul Moses for securing grants and keeping the project on budget. Council discussion noted that the county will maintain the existing terminal building rather than demolish it, and that the county may seek private partners to repurpose the old facility.
The council did not take a formal vote on the update; the presentation was informational and staff will return with final completion details and ribbon-cut timing.
Looking ahead, Green said final exterior work, lighting by Duke Energy and interior furnishing will wrap up over the next several weeks before the planned summer opening.
