CDM News - May 2008 - (Page 10) One-Stop Shopping population of Anderson Air Force Base (AFB) on Guam. The Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) has contracted with the CDM/CAPE joint venture to construct a brand new base exchange (BX) shopping center for the base. Serving more than 8,000 military personnel, federal civilian employees and contractors, and military retirees who live on Guam, the new BX will offer convenient, one-stop shopping. Patrons will benefit from the ability to purchase all of their merchandise underneath one roof. The outdoor supply and furniture store that is currently in a separate building from the BX will relocate to the new mall. In addition, a food court will offer dining options and a variety of personal services will be available, including a day spa, laundry, tailor, and florist, plus beauty, barber, and optical shops. Because the new facility will be four times larger than the existing exchange, residents will no longer have to drive to the naval exchange on the south side of the island for their shopping needs. In August 2008, shopping will become an entirely new experience for the Derwin Y. Dy (left), CDM project manager, and Robert C. Gallinari, CDM project superintendent, discuss the progress of the BX construction. The 18-month, $35 million construction project is funded by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), and is under the Heavy Engineering, Repair, and Construction (HERC) contract administered by AFCEE. According to John R. Floden, P.E., CDM associate and HERC program manager, “The BX is an important project that will benefit the population of Anderson AFB for years to come.” It will not only meet the needs of current residents, but it will also serve the 8,000 Marines planning to move to the island from Okinawa, Japan. “CDM is excited to contribute to the growth of the base, and we are very pleased with the progress of the project. In addition, AAFES has asked for our assistance with other work they are doing around the world. We look forward to a continued partnership with them,” Floden said. Growing Population
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