Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the release of more than $96.6 million for the construction of capital improvement projects (CIP) at state airports that will further stimulate Hawaii\u2019s growing economy and job environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur airports are the first impression of Hawaii for many of our visitors and these improvements, in conjunction with our Hawaii Airports Modernization Program, will help turn them into safer, world-class facilities,\u201d Gov. Abercrombie said. \u201cWith the recent stabilization of our visitor industry, we will need projects like these to continue to expand our economy through construction.\u201d <\/p>\n
“The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Airports Division, is moving forward with the largest group of improvement projects in more than twenty years,” said Ford Ford N. Fuchigami, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation – Airports Division. “The Governor’s vision to improve, modernize, and reduce energy use throughout the airport system is becoming a reality. This investment in the airport system is helping to transform the Aloha State’s gateway to the world.”
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\nAllotment of funds for the following projects, identified by state legislators, has been approved by the Governor:<\/p>\n
$50,000,000 \u2013 Taxiway Z Structural Improvements, Honolulu International Airport, Oahu \u2013 Pavement reconstruction of Taxiway Z. Taxiway Z will be paved with new asphalt and concrete that will have more structural integrity. Also, pavement markings will be replaced to ensure compliance with all current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operational and safety standards.<\/p>\n
$35,740,000 \u2013 New Diamond Head Commuter Terminal, Honolulu International Airport, Oahu \u2013Construction for a new Commuter Terminal adjacent to Gate 6 at the end of the Diamond Head Concourse.<\/p>\n
$4,789,771 \u2013 Restroom Renovation (Phase 2), Kahului Airport, Maui \u2013 Construction for the renovation of public restrooms at hold rooms, ticket lobby and commuter terminal.<\/p>\n
$3,680,000 \u2013 Terminal Fire Protection System Replacement, Kahului Airport, Maui \u2013 Construction to replace the existing fire sprinkler lines and risers throughout the facility.<\/p>\n
$2,000,000 \u2013 Replacement and\/or Renovation of Parking Structure Pedestrian Bridges, Honolulu International Airport, Oahu \u2013 Design to replace or rehabilitate three pedestrian bridges that connect the Overseas Terminal to the Overseas Terminal Parking Garage.<\/p>\n
$410,000 \u2013 Runway Safety Area Improvements, Lihue Airport, Kauai \u2013 Plans for an environmental assessment related to reconfiguring Runway 3-21 to comply with FAA Runway Safety Area standards.<\/p>\n