SJ receives a face lift

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  • By Airman 1st Class Mariah Tolbert
  • 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --  Airmen can expect a lot of changes to happen on base within the coming years.

Currently, there are more than 70 construction projects that are worth approximately $127.8 million. Each project has a purpose and will improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families as well as make daily activities on the base run a little smoother.

"All the projects are there to support the mission," said Capt. Rob Lydon, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy chief. "A relatively new program is the Demolition/Consolidation program. The Demolition/Consolidation program is an Air Force initiative with a goal of reducing building square footage 20 percent by 2020."

Current projects include repairs to the fitness center's roof and renovations to the male locker room, Combat Arms Training Maintenance range repairs and replacements, dorm building renovations and the construction of new base housing units.

"Work is progressing well," said Michael Smith, 4th CES chief engineer. "There is a lot of advanced planning and coordination with users to minimize construction phase disruption. It has been an exciting time to be involved with the facility construction program, because many agencies and Airmen benefit from the construction."

Construction projects Airmen will soon see complete include runway repairs, a new air traffic control tower, new dorms and an improved fitness center.

"We do our best to work with each customer to minimize the effect construction has on their mission," Lydon said. "Unfortunately, construction causes some hindrances such as relocations and closures, however, this is only temporary and is well worth it for the benefits that come when construction is complete."