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Abilene Airport board backs presenting $70 million terminal renovation to council, offers phased option
Summary
The Abilene Airport Development Board reviewed a Park Hill design for a major terminal renovation estimated at $70 million, voted to recommend that staff present the plan to City Council, and said council should consider either a single-contract build or a phased approach if funding constraints require it.
The Abilene Airport Development Board on a regular meeting moved to send a terminal renovation recommendation to City Council after hearing detailed plans and cost estimates from staff and the airport architect.
Board members were presented with renderings and a three‑phase plan developed with Park Hill architects that would replace aging systems, expand the boarding area and modernize the terminal’s interior while adding elevators, improved restrooms, a nursing room and space for up to 200 seats. Park Hill’s estimate for the full project was $70 million, with staff saying a single‑phase delivery is the least costly option.
Board member Don (airport staff) described the project scope and timeline, saying the all‑in schedule for a single contract would approach three years from notice to proceed. “I think from the day we issued notice to proceed to the end, we would be approaching 3 years,” Don said. He told the board work could be phased…
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