Texas Border Business
Harlingen, Texas – Valley International Airport and the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 8, 2018, at 2:00 pm followed by a tour of the new Airport Rescue and Firefighting Facility, (AARF). This $3.8 million state of the art ARFF Facility, is the most modern and unique in South Texas. Please join us as we celebrate the completion of another successful project at the premier aviation hub of South Texas.
Features:
-State of the art training center with modern vehicle simulator.
-Three large vehicle bays and fitness facility.
-Dorm facilities to accommodate nine full-time ARFF personnel.
-Industrial air compressor for pneumatic tools.
-Fast-fill hydrants to replenish water for ARFF vehicles.
-Foam delivery system to ARFF vehicles.
Project Profile:
-Project Name: VIA Airport Rescue and Firefighting Facility.
-Project Address: 3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, TX 78550
-Project Budget: $3.8 million.
-Projected Gross Square Feet: 10,000
-Architect: AECOM Contractor: Peacock Construction
-Completion Date: Winter 2018
Follow the signs in front of the main terminal building guiding you to the parking section for the ribbon cutting. The facility is located next to the current DHL Air cargo office.
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