Pub. 2 2019-2020 Issue 3

22 • Staheli West • SUU • Syber Jet • The Levitt Group • UPS We think that with a new runway, and an economy that has faired better than some through this pandemic, the project will help in marketing efforts to bring in new business to the area. Ryan Marshall, Director of the Public Works Department, says his office is excited about bringing the airport up to specifications because the last recon- struction took place more than 30 years ago. “After the reconstruction is done, we will have an upgraded airport for planes to land and passengers to enjoy. We hope that after the coronavirus, the remodeled Cedar City Airport will become a desti- nation hub for all that we have to offer with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Summer Games, our diversified rec- reational activities, and our proximity to several national parks.” Project Update and Funding The airport reconstruction and rehabilita- tion project started March 16, 2020, and completion is scheduled by Sept. 25, 2020. Sunroc Corporation is construct- ing the project. The total cost of the project is slightly less than $17 million. Approximately $16 million has been set aside to pay for the cost of construction, and less than $1.3 million will cover the cost of replacing the MALSR Approach Lighting System. Funds for the project are being provided primarily by the FAA, with Cedar City paying $859,130 of in-kind services. The FAA can provide the funds because of its Airport Improvement Program (AIP). This program collects tax revenue from four different tax sources: • Commercial and general aviation fuel • Commercial passenger tickets • Domestic cargo and mail • International arrival and departure Phases of the Project The completed reconstruction of the airport will follow seven phases, starting in March 2020. Runway 2-20 has not been in commercial use since phase 1. It will open for daytime use at the start of phase 4. Kelly Cox, Sunroc, is the projectmanager. He reports that during the entire reconstruc- tion process, 4,800 feet on the runway have been open at all times. Even though there haven’t been commercial flights, FedEx has been able to continue its deliveries, and the SUU aviation program has been fully func- tional and has lost no revenue as a result of the reconstruction that has been done. This accomplishment was possible because of doing the work in phases. Most of the heavy lifting for the project started March 16 andwill be finished July 18, when the first five phases will be complete. The remain- ing phases have to be delayed a month becausepaint bleeds onbrand-newasphalt; the asphalt will bemarked with temporary paint until it has aged enough to put on the final coat. In addition to the project described above, Cedar City Regional Airport also has plans that are associated with its Capital Improvement Plan, which in turn is part of the FAA Airport Improvement Program