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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Medal of Honor winner remembers deadly firefight with the Taliban ... Ashland office of 'Uncle John's Bathroom Reader' closes ... Boxing movie filmed in Medford gym parallels real-life story ... Medal of Honor winner remembers deadly firefight with the Taliban ... Ashland office of 'Uncle John's Bathroom Reader' closes ... Boxing movie filmed in Medford gym parallels real-life story ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: In case of snow, Medford airport has you covered Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted May. 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I know we are behind the eight-ball, but what is that huge structure going in at the airport? We go by it on Bullock Road often and keep wondering. — Sharon, D., Medford It's easy to lose track of all the goings-on at the Medford airport, especially with the Oregon Department of Transportation preparing to punch the bypass through along the former Medco Haul Road on the east side. What you're seeing is a snow-removal equipment building so that in those rare times when snow threatens airport operations, crews can easily clear runways for commercial and private aircraft. Funding for the $7.16 million addition to the airport came from the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant, a ConnectOregon V grant, and airport revenue. Jackson County Airport Authority applied to build the 35,957-square-foot structure last June and the permit was issued by the city of Medford on Sept. 23, 2015. S&B James Construction Management of White City was awarded the contract to build the single-story structure, including offices, near the south end of Runway 32, adjacent to the existing cargo buildings. M&H Architecture of Portland designed the building. Building pads, footings and storm drains were done during the winter, followed by the pre­fabricated metal construction you've noticed. The project is due to be completed in August. —Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501