INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey - Construction is slated to begin soon on a housing project that will modernize more than 300 homes for the U.S. Air Force community here and wrap up a military housing construction initiative spanning roughly six years.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District is managing the $47 million project out of its Turkey Resident Office on base at Incirlik. It will provide interior and exterior modernization and renovation, and conversion of 336 housing units in the Phantom and Falcon Housing areas, said Alex Tomosieski, the District's project manager.
The Phantom and Falcon Housing construction project is the final part of a larger base housing construction initiative that renovated and constructed 446 housing units for the U.S. Air Forces in Turkey, including new construction in the Eagle Housing Area.
The District anticipates construction completion around the end of 2012.
The new homes will have improved floor plans, upgraded utility systems and community areas, and increased energy efficiency throughout, said Milton Ricks, a construction manager oversees the project.
"These new facilities will enhance the community's quality of life with modernized and safe playgrounds for children, state-of-the-art data ports in homes and covered porches," he said.
"The Air Force and the 39th Air Base Wing believe that quality of life is important," said Col. Eric Beene, 39th ABW commander. "The newly renovated housing units are one way we're putting our beliefs to action. These units will provide a more modern feel with more storage and living space to make families more comfortable and ultimately make an assignment to Incirlik more enjoyable."
Although the project was anticipated to take four and a half years, engineers were able to reduce that to only about two and a half years, which saves some money, Tomosieski said.
With construction on Eagle Housing almost finished, Ricks said the project delivery team has taken lessons learned to share with the new contractor.
"We've placed an emphasis in areas that we anticipate would make the project even more successful - a strong project schedule along with an experienced construction and design team," he said. "It also helps that the Air Force is a participating customer, with representatives who are engaged in all aspects of construction."
Tomosieski said bringing modern facilities is a great way the Corps of Engineers supports the military families who reside at Incirlik and their efficiencies make maintenance easier for the Airmen to focus on their missions.
"These units are a home away from home for the military community here and we want to make them as comfortable as possible," Tomosieski said. "We've developed a great partnership with the Air Force community here and we're looking forward to delivering another successful project."
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