{"id":29660,"date":"2025-03-24T14:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/1-1b-southwest-florida-airport-expansion-breaks-ground\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:54:18","slug":"1-1b-southwest-florida-airport-expansion-breaks-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/1-1b-southwest-florida-airport-expansion-breaks-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"$1.1B Southwest Florida airport expansion breaks ground"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"text-to-speech\">\n    <button class=\"text-to-speech__button button\"><\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"text-to-speech__button__icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/static\/images\/audio_icon.svg?482016190122\" alt=\"-\"><\/p>\n<p>        Listen to the article<br \/>\n        <span class=\"text-to-speech__button__audio-length\">3 min<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-to-speech__controls\">\n        <audio controls=\"\" class=\"js-text-to-speech\" preload=\"none\"><source src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dmgi9movl\/video\/upload\/q_1\/v1742826000\/news\/text_to_speech\/terminal-e-breaks-ground-southwest-florida-airport_ocsoxs.wav\" type=\"audio\/mp3\"><\/source><\/audio><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-to-speech__controls__text\">\n            This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">feedback<\/a>.\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Suffolk broke ground on Southwest Florida International Airport\u2019s <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250313413625\/en\/Suffolk-Breaks-Ground-at-Southwest-Florida-International-Airport-Marking-Significant-Milestone-in-Phase-II-of-Airport-Expansion\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>$1.1 billion Terminal E project<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> on March 12, according to a news release from the Boston-based contractor. It is the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/winknews.com\/2025\/03\/12\/terminal-e-expansion-begins-with-groundbreaking-at-southwest-florida-international-airport\/#:~:text=Lee%20County%20Port%20Authority%20board,construction%20project%20in%20county%20history.\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>most expensive municipal construction project<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> in Lee County history, Wink News reported.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The project is the second phase of a major expansion underway at RSW that aims to prepare it for expected growth in passenger traffic over the next decade. RSW experienced a record-setting year in 2024, serving more than 11 million passengers, according to the release. The second project phase will allow it to accommodate 10,000 to 15,000 more passengers each day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Lee County Port Authority is heading the effort, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flylcpa.com\/projects-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>which will create a new concourse<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> with 14 initial gates and capacity to support 19 gates in the future, as well as a concessions area, according to the project webpage. It will also expand the existing main terminal on all three levels to include a new ticketing lobby and baggage claim area with a new baggage handling system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The project also entails:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Chiller replacement and expansion.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Airside improvements to taxiways and apron.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Landside roadway and terminal curb modifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>New Transportation Security Administration checkpoint.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hydrant fueling system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>The project includes <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suffolk.com\/work\/projects\/southwest-florida-international-airport-rsw-terminal-e\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>major rework of taxiways<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> surrounding the new concourse, according to Suffolk, and new roadways and pedestrian bridges will enhance the passenger experience for arrivals and departures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Financing for the overhaul came from the Lee County Port Authority as well as Florida DOT and Federal Aviation Administration grants, according to the airport. Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin, now known as AtkinsR\u00e9alis, is building the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/winknews.com\/2024\/02\/26\/rsw-expansion-project-facing-delays\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>phase 1 $331 million terminal expansion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span>, which has encountered delays due to design-related issues and challenges with the construction manager and firm, according to Wink News.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>As part of phase 2, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/s3.wasabisys.com\/cdn.flylcpa.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/18153424\/2025-03_Monthly-Proj-Summ_DevelopmentReports_2025-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>crews are currently installing piles<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span><span><span><span><span><span> as well as locating and removing existing utilities, according to a March progress report. Underground mechanical, electrical and plumbing work in the terminal area and the new concourse is also underway.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Pete Tuffo, president of Florida Gulf Coast and National Gaming for Suffolk, touted the firm\u2019s collaborative approach to planning and preconstruction.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u201cSuffolk\u2019s ability to successfully navigate complex projects and timelines without causing disruption to an airport\u2019s ongoing operations is a testament to our meticulous planning and execution skills,\u201d Tuffo said. \u201cOur unique approach helps to ensure airports remain fully functional and efficient throughout the entire construction process.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Construction is scheduled to be complete in 2027, according to the airport.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructiondive.com\/news\/terminal-e-breaks-ground-southwest-florida-airport\/743116\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. 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