in national security as the Army helicopter sustainment facilities undergo a physical security update . Perimeter fencing and access control gates will enhance the safety and well-being of all personnel , mission-critical aircraft , components and property . The City is contributing approximately $ 1.2 million in Capital Improvement Program Bond Funds for the water line project as match . CCAD will also contribute more than one million dollars in Army Working Capital Funds to repair and replace fencing , gates , doors and security cameras damaged by Hurricane Harvey .
“ The City of Corpus Christi and the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force are some of the most patriotic supporters I ' ve met who genuinely value and understand the role CCAD , the US Army and all of our local military has in our nation ' s defense ," said CCAD Commander , Col . Allan H . Lanceta . “ Although we already have a sound security system in place at CCAD , this upgrade will truly reinforce what we already have in place and will provide an extra measure of security to the CCAD mission .”
“ I ’ d like to extend a sincere thanks to our South Texas community for their continued support of our Army mission . They are the foundation of our aviation maintenance industry . CCAD is appreciative of the work the Texas Military Facilities
Task Force and the City of Corpus Christi have done to ensure this initiative had the highest priority . As the Army mission continues to evolve , we look forward to enduring partnerships that will foster continued growth and opportunities for a safer and stronger South Texas .”
“ The South Texas Military Facilities Task Force is ecstatic with the selection of two DEAAG projects benefitting NASCC and CCAD ,” said Wes Hoskins , Chairman of the Task Force . “ We ’ ve been working cooperatively with the City and military leaders to identify unmet infrastructure and facility needs that further the critical missions in the Coastal Bend . For years we ’ ve advocated for the State of Texas to invest in DEAAG to protect military bases and we are thrilled our work has paid off .”
The tentative schedule for the both projects is for construction to begin in Summer 2018 and complete the project before the end of the State ’ s 2018 fiscal year ( August 31 , 2019 ), as required by the DEAAG program . First , however , the Navy has to agree to accept the gift of these projects by the City .
For more information , please contact City of Corpus Christi Intergovernmental Relations Director Tom Tagliabue at ( 361 ) 400-8807 or by email at tomtag @ cctexas . com .
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