Commando construction: Hurlburt Field projects in 2012

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  • By Staff Sgt. William Banton
  • 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  The 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron began construction on more than $24 million worth of contracts helping to improve Hurlburt Field facilities throughout fiscal year 2012.

The new construction projects include everything from street lights and dorm repairs to the installation of water towers and storage tanks.

"We have a lot of work that we are going to be doing on the taxiway," said Capt. Justin Osgood, acting programs flight chief for the 1st SOCES. "A lot of the base populace won't necessarily be noticing it unless their maintenance or operations but that was a big deal for us because our mission is out on the flight line."

Among the noticeable changes to Hurlburt during the upcoming months will be the addition of two outdoor fitness facilities. The covered exercise pads, located at both the Aderholt and Riptide Fitness Centers, will provide additional locations for Airmen to exercise during unfavorable weather conditions.

According to the 1st SOCES, some of these projects may impact individual's daily lives requiring both pedestrians and drivers to be mindful of their surroundings when near construction sites.

The following projects are currently under construction or scheduled to begin construction:

19-Nov.-11

· Installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings 90061 & 90062.
· Repairs to taxiway G pavement.
· Repairs at Spalls Airfield.
· Repairs of pavement cracks at the east side apron.
· Replacement of concrete slabs on C-130 ramps.

21-Nov.-11

· Construction of outdoor fitness facility at the Riptide Fitness Center.

28-Nov.-11

· Replacement of the tail door for Commando hangar, building 90816.
· Repainting Aderholt Fitness Center track, building 90517.
· Repairing of the mass notification system headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, building 1.

1-Dec.-11

· SOF construction equipment parking shed for the 1st Special Operations Squadron.
· Repairing the common area bathrooms in base dormitories.
· Installation of a breezeway at the 605 Test and Evaluation Squadron.

9-Dec.-11

· Installation of street lights on Cruz Ave.

15-Dec.-11

· Repairing of masonry for dorm buildings 90358 and 90368
· Inspections and maintenance of base water towers.
· Repair of south end hangar and installation of hangar doors at the 319th Special Operations Squadron, building 90815.

27-Dec.-11

· Installation of a double throw switch to the Aderholt Fitness Center which will allow an emergency backup generator to be hooked up during emergencies.

TBD

· Construction of the commando fit facility at the Aderholt Fitness Center.

(All information is courtesy of the 1st SOCES. All dates of construction are tentative and may be subject to change.)