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  • New construction at the airport now open for bids


By Myrna Trauntvein
Times-News Correspondent

Nephi City is now advertising for bids on the next phase of construction at the airport.

In addition, bids are being advertised for the construction of a new city animal shelter.

"This phase of the airport construction will include the building of the first 5,500 feet of runway," said Randy McKnight, city administrator.

In addition, the bid will call for construction of the new taxiway, the installation of runway and taxiway lighting and signing.

The runway drainage collection syst3em will also be part of the project bid.

"Bids are due on March 4," said McKnight.

He said that the plans and specifications had been made available and could be obtained from the project engineer.

The airport is being enlarged and improved in phases.

"This phase will be completed this coming summer," said McKnight.

The animals shelter request for bids is also currently being published.

"Plans are being finalized for the construction of the new animal shelter," said McKnight. "That is something we have been working on for some time."