Maxwell stimulus money

From Maxwell AFB Public Affairs:

Following passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, several projects at Maxwell and Gunter are included in a Department of Defense report identifying "specific investments in construction, facility improvements, and energy efficiency projects that will help improve the quality of life for our troops and their families."

The Recovery Act will stimulate economic growth by creating millions of jobs through investments in infrastructure improvements and expanding energy research that will lead the way toward energy independence, the report said.

The report said the Defense infrastructure also will result in improved readiness to meet the national security challenges of the 21st century.

Projects for Maxwell in the report include:

• Construct an overhead canopy system at Day Street gate
• Repair restrooms, entry control, Bldg. 1404
• Repair entry control facility, Day Street gate
• Replace lights, phase 3, runway 15/33
• Replace carpet, Officer Training School, Bldgs. 1485 and 1487
• Paint exterior, multiple facilities
• New entry control facility, Day Street gate
• Replace/convert roof, Lodging Bldg. 1470
• Repair miscellaneous streets and parking lots
• Construct combat skills training site
• Repair mechanic and electrical systems, central plant, Bldg. 1410, phase 3

Projects for Gunter in the report include:

• Paint exterior, multiple facilities
• Upgrade Heating and Air Conditioning and Control Systems, Bldg. 834
• Replace flooring, multiple facilities