Omaha Airport Authority To Construct New Central Utility Plant At Eppley Airfield As Next Phase Of Build OMA
Modern facility will be working behind the scenes to support Eppley’s long-term growth and enhance customer comfort.
Construction Updates
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Jul 21, 2023
The Omaha Airport Authority has announced that it will construct a new central utility plant at Eppley Airfield as part of the Build OMA program that launched in June. The Omaha Airport Authority has contracted with Holder Construction to build the new $92.5M central utility plant, with construction planned to start in early 2024 and expected completion in 2025.
The new 21,550-square-foot central utility plant will include a central heating and cooling system and provisions for resiliency with upgraded emergency power capabilities to serve future terminal development and support operations at Eppley Airfield. The new central utility plant is anticipated to reduce the airport’s energy use and replace the existing equipment which is at the end of its useful life.
“The new central utility plant is a critical component of our needs-based Master Plan and important enabling project for the future Terminal Modernization Program” said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer at the Omaha Airport Authority. “This project will allow the airport to continue to operate during future terminal construction and provide the necessary systems to support long-term growth at Eppley Airfield.”
Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer at the Omaha Airport Authority
The central utility plant is an enabling project for future terminal expansion and renovation currently under design. Concurrently, the Omaha Airport Authority continues work on the Terminal Drive & Canopy project, another component of the Build OMA program, which includes a new roadway at the curbside of the terminal and a new glass canopy covering the entire roadway and passenger area from the South Garage to the Terminal. This project will provide an additional passenger drop-off lane, make the entire drop-off and pick-up area ADA accessible and provide cover from weather elements. The Terminal Drive & Canopy project adds capacity and enhances safety for travelers at Eppley Airfield.
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