Woodbine Approved to Take on Taxiway Rehab Project

WOODBINE – Mayor William Pikolycky announced Aug. 28 that the borough received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, for a multi-phase project to reconstruct Woodbine Municipal Airport Taxiway B.
According to a release, the borough also made an application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for $10,125 as a state match for the FAA grant of $186,029 for the design phase of the taxiway.
Woodbine accepted that grant offer from the FAA, with the rehabilitation project costing around $206,699. The complete project cost for the rehabilitation of the taxiway is approximately $3 million, a multi-phase project spanning five years, from design to the construction of the elements for the project.
“I am happy to announce the successful acquisition of additional funds to reduce the town’s burden for a necessary project. This much-needed rehabilitation of the Taxiway will provide a safer environment for our flying community,” stated Pikolycky. “Funding is being provided by both the Federal Aviation Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics.”
Taxiway B has not been rehabilitated since the 1980s, and the pavement has exceeded life expectancy. Due to the condition of the existing taxiway where cracks have been observed, a full mill and overlay of the pavement will be designed. The project proposes to rehabilitate approximately 3,100 x 35 feet of the taxiway, which is parallel to Runway 13-31. 
The project will include taxiway markings, crack repairs, and repair solutions for asphalt heaving repairs. The taxiway edge lighting will not be included in the project, however, it will be designed at a later phase.