Projects

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved the complete reconstruction of Coolidge Municipal Airport Runway 5 / 23, the larger of the airport’s two runways, as well the intersection of Runways 5 / 23 and 17 / 35. Scope included a full new electrical package; 25,500 CY of excavation to eliminate grade changes for better drainage; RCP drainage; 133,000 SY of soil stabilization using lime-treated subgrade; 95,000 SY of cement-treated aggregate base course; 25,937 LF 5kV L-824 underground electrical cable; and 31,500 tons of P401 FAA AC pavement.

Among the lessees at the Coolidge Municipal Airport are CPS, a private contractor working with the DOD to conduct parachute jump training at the airport, as well as the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base who conduct equipment drops in the area and utilized the runway for ancillary training functions. To meet the construction schedule while accommodating tenant revenue operations, Banicki worked with AirOps to create a specific Construction Safety Phasing Plan (CSPP). The CSPP effort included reviewing First-Responder and ARFF (Air Rescue and Fire Fighting) access control; coordinating runway / taxiway marking and signage changes; posting trained flaggers at key runway thresholds during training operations; and hourly barricade reviews to ensure placement matched NOTAMs and other operational restrictions during construction.

PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES
During preconstruction, Banicki worked with the Design Team Kimley-Horn to successfully incorporate grade changes outside the runway to better facilitate drainage away from the runway. This change eliminated part of the storm drain system, providing significant
cost savings for the City of Coolidge.

UNIQUE CIVIL SCOPE

• 133,000 SY lime-treated subgrade soil stabilization
• 95,500 SY cement-treaded ABC
• 31,500 tons P401 FAA AC pavement
• 25,937 LF 5kV L-824 Underground Electrical Cable