Pre-RFPInfrastructure & MaintenanceDetected Jun 3, 2026

The Operations & Facilities section includes an action item recommending approval of permanent utility easements and maps for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority water and sewer lines along the East Ramp utilities on Morris Drive and relocated utilities along Airport Boulevard for terminal curb, road, and parking projects. This indicates coordinated underground utility work tied to both airside and landside/terminal-area infrastructure improvements. Approval of these easements is a prerequisite for current and future utility and roadway projects, potentially involving trenching, paving, utility relocation, and restoration around the terminal and ramp.Construction, utility, and civil engineering firms can anticipate ongoing work related to these corridors, while design consultants and GIS firms may find opportunities in mapping, as-built documentation, and coordination between airport and CFPUA systems.

The agenda references that East Ramp utility project work (including waterline testing and final paving) will conclude after easement recordation, so timing of approval directly impacts construction sequencing.

Wilmington Airport AuthorityPermanent utility easements for CFPUA water and sewer projects at ILM

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