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Hangar project on track at Burke County Airport; rates to go to board in July
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Summary
Committee members heard that hangar foundations are in and buildings are being erected with an estimated finish by the end of September; the committee was told proposed hangar rates and charges will be presented to the full Burke County Board of Commissioners in July and letters of intent will follow approval.
At its June 25 meeting, the Burke County Airport Committee heard that concrete foundations for the new box hangars are complete and buildings are being erected, with estimated completion by the end of September.
The update came from Tim Fredlund, who provided the project status and told the committee that construction is underway. Amanda Hill of MaesAwyr said the current waiting list for hangar space is about fourteen people and that letters of intent should be sent once the committee and then the Board approve rates and charges. County Manager Merv Waldrop said the proposed rates and charges are market rates.
The committee agreed the proposed rates and charges will be presented for consideration at the Board’s July meeting. Committee members also discussed charges for hangar sharing and lease logistics; no formal vote was recorded. The committee noted letters of intent would follow approval of rates, and that staff will prepare materials for the July meeting.
Background: The hangar project is part of ongoing airport improvements discussed at the session; officials also noted that longer‑lead contractor funding for terminal and other items remains a topic with GDOT and the FAA.