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ETRA Sets Terminal Ribbon-Cutting

Posted/updated on: October 11, 2015 at 4:11 pm
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easttexasregionalairportGREGG COUNTY — East Texas Regional Airport is announcing completion of the airport terminal building renovation project. A rededication of the Henry Atkinson Terminal Building and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in the terminal lobby at 10:00 Tuesday morning, October 13. The terminal building was originally constructed in 1946 and has undergone two previous renovations, according to information from Airport Director Roy Miller. The terminal building was named in honor of Judge Henry Atkinson in 1986. That honor will continue with the rededication.

The renovation project was conceived in 2012. Construction commenced in January, 2013, with funding from the Federal Aviation Administration and Gregg County. The renovation consisted of enlarging the outbound passenger boarding room and adding restroom facilities, enlarging the TSA passenger screening checkpoint, and relocating and enlarging the baggage claim area and rental car counters. Public restroom facilities were also relocated and enlarged. The project cost approximately $4.5 million, paid 90% by the FAA.

The ribbon cutting will be conducted by area chambers of commerce with comments by Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, Miller, and invited guests. Members of the Gregg County Commissioners Court and other local dignitaries will also attend. Tours of the terminal will be provided and refreshments will be available.



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