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Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally #266131
10/19/2021 09:07 AM
10/19/2021 09:07 AM
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Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: Carol_Hill] #266141
10/19/2021 11:13 AM
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2023 is a long ways away. Lot can happen between now and then to interrupt this.

Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: Carol_Hill] #266144
10/19/2021 11:39 AM
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And maybe, just maybe, they can finish ahead of schedule! A little positive thought to counteract the naysayers.


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Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: Carol_Hill] #266146
10/19/2021 11:48 AM
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Each time I look at the damage I see that custom look in the construction like the roof exegesthat look like curved wings. While that looked neat on paper and when built it cost more and now those dented pieces all have to be recreated as onesies to replace at crazy expense.

Off the rack and easy to manufacture or tailor on site makes more sense for the hurricane belt.

Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: PelicanPirate] #266149
10/19/2021 12:05 PM
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It is my understanding that the roof has been completely repaired and reinforced to handle hurricanes in the future. Shouldn't that negate your concerns about the roof?


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Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: bdeeley] #266184
10/19/2021 10:30 PM
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It was still nicely dented in July. Even if they fixed it in last two months, it only took 4 years. Iā€™d hate to point this out again after next hurricane when we wonder why it takes so long.

Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: PelicanPirate] #266187
10/20/2021 12:33 AM
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I was there in July and the roof looked great. I'm not sure what part of the roof was nicely dented in July of 2021, but all 3 phases of the roof reconstruction were completed by June 1 2019 less than 2 years after hurricane Irma and and a full 2 years before your visit. The new roof is able to withstand 185 mph sustained winds and is meant to be category 5 hurricane ready. Below are some links to relevant articles and a picture of the completed roof is also included.

PJIA Phase 1 Roof Completion

PJIA Phase 2&3 Roof Completion

SXM-Talks & The Daily Herald - May 2019



All pictures are prior to June 1 2019.


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Re: Groundbreaking for PJIA reconstruction.....finally [Re: Carol_Hill] #266188
10/20/2021 05:13 AM
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It seems to me that they pat themselves on the back a lot, but IMHO, this has been a joke of a project!!It's been just over four years and all they have to show for is a new roof??? At this rate the airport will be obsolete by time they are quote finished!! SMH!!!


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