Final Environmental Assessment: Addressing Construction of a New Civil Engineering Workshop at Bellows Air Force Station, O'ahu, Hawaii
Abstract
The ability of the 718 CES to support engineering functions and requirements at Bellows AFS is currently diminished. The existing CE workshop (Building 544) was deemed inadequate in size to support mission requirements, is considered to be in substandard condition, and is dilapidated beyond repair for occupational use. However, Building 544 could be used for storage. In addition, Building 544 which was constructed in 1941, has frequent roof leaks and the window air conditioning units do not provide adequate cool air to all the necessary areas. The existing lighting is inadequate and the electrical system does not have enough capacity to accommodate all the CE functions. In addition, the building layout is not properly configured for a workshop and there are not adequate showers and locker space for all staff members. Under the Proposed Action, Bellows AFS proposes to construct an approximately 6,000-square-foot \201ft2\202 CE workshop, install utilities to the new CE workshop, and construct one properly sized septic tank and leach field to support the new workshop. This new CE workshop for the Facilities Maintenance Team would be a pre-engineered metal building including air-conditioned office space, restrooms, locker room and break/kitchen area. The non-air-conditioned shop portion of the workshop would have a dust collection system and a plumbed eye wash station. This EA evaluates the Proposed Action and alternatives, including the No Action Alternative. Resource areas included in the impact analysis include cultural resources, geological resources, biological resources, water resources, air quality, safety, infrastructure and transportation, and hazardous materials and wastes. Inquiries regarding this document should be directed to Craig Gorsuch, Det 2, 18 FSS/CEE Environmental Program Manager, 515 Tinker Road, Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795-1903. Requests can also be made by addressing email to craig.gorsuch.ctr@hickam.af.mil.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA631190
Entities
People
- Blythe Hurley
- Cheryl Myers
- David F. Brown
- Domenick Alario
- Jeffrey Weiler
- Louise Baxter
- Ryan Thompson
- Sean Mccain
- Stephen Pyle
Organizations
- HDR, Inc.