Each
terminal upgrade project will have four phases,
and each phase will take 18-24 months to
complete. VIPA already has the designs for the
first phases and hopes to have the projects out
to bid by May 2019. VIPA is also actively
seeking funding for the remaining phases.
On St. Thomas, phase one of the CEKA Upgrade
Project entails construction of a
$20-million-dollar, four-level Parking and
Transportation Center with about 700 parking
spaces. A dedicated location will be provided
for ground transportation and car rental
operations. By removing these services from the
terminal, this will give VIPA much needed real
estate to expand the 30-year-old CEKA Terminal.
VIPA will use $7 million in grant funds to begin
the first phase of upgrades to the HERA Terminal
by:
- Enclosing 5,500 square feet of walkway space
to increase seating capacity in the lounge;
- Refurbishing the existing passenger lounge
space and restrooms;
- Enclosing the 1,100 square-foot open-air
garden with a new roof structure to provide
additional concessions space; and
- Upgrading the mechanical systems for the
additional air-conditioned area.
