October completion date expected for upgraded Lake Tahoe Airport lobby

Several local contractors are working on the renovation of the Lake Tahoe Airport lobby, one that is costing the City $627,371,

Improvements include mechanical and ADA improvements on the interior of the 57-year-old building. The last time the air and heating were upgraded was 40 years ago.

The scope of work for the project includes demolition of the lobby and common area carpeting, walls, doors, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, ceiling tile and grid. Construction includes; replacement of the building HVAC and mechanical equipment, replacement of the lighting, new wall and ceiling treatments, new windows and glazing, installation of a gas fireplace with stone facade, timber log and iron accents. Also wood paneled walls, new office doors, and a visitor's center area. Modifications to the reception area include an ADA counter and safety glass transaction window, new carpeting and resilient flooring. ADA upgrades to lobby entrance door will include an electronic door and ADA ramps.

DML Construction of Verdi, Nevada was the lowest bidder on the project and they have hired six local subcontractors to assist them:

• McGee Plumbing - HVAC/Plumbing/Fireplace
• Champion Floors - Flooring
• Kaczmar Painting - Painting
• Alpine Metals - Structural Steel
• South Shore Glass - Glazing
• Winter's Electric - Electrical

The majority of the funding for this project was derived from the sale of Stream Environment Zone Coverage at the airport property. Per the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the funds generated from the sale of the coverage must be reinvested at the airport, therefore these funds could not be used on any other capital improvement projects in town.

Construction is due to be completed in mid-October.