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ORIA Redevelopment Phase 1

ORIA Redevelopment Phase 1

The phased redevelopment and expansion of the Owen Roberts International Airport began in 2015. As part of Phase 1, Arch and Godfrey was contracted to build a 25,000 sq. ft. addition comprised of a structural steel frame and poured solid concrete block walls. This addition was constructed while the airport remained in operation. Strict safety plans, security access and method statements were all implemented with coordination involving Public Works Department and Cayman Islands Airport Authority.

Project Type: Specialty - Aviation

Completion: 2016

Architect: Chalmers Gibbs

Lead Staff: Andrew McBean, Dave Hanlon, James Harvey, Mitch St. Clair

Location: George Town

Client / Developer: Cayman Islands Airport Authority

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