Station gets new, larger vehicle storage lot

9/17/2007 By Cpl. Brandon L. Roach, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. —

In an effort to better accommodate the needs of service members on the air station, construction has begun on a new, larger vehicle storage lot.

The project first came to the station command’s attention in 2001 when a need for more vehicle storage space was identified.

“We wanted to create an RV and camping lot for service members and their families,” said Frank Guasti, project manager. “In 2006 we dropped the plan for the campground due to funding.”

When completed, the 17.5 acre lot will hold approximately 800 vehicles and was paid for by non-appropriated funds. The project was contracted out to Hal Hays Construction out of Riverside, Calif.

“We are honored and proud to work for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our freedom, said Hal Hays, CEO of Hal Hays Construction. “We are privileged to support the work at Miramar and the other military facilities we have worked at.”

The $3.8 million parking lot will include an electronic keypad gate, solar-powered lighting, an eight foot security fence, 24-hour access, a 10,000 gallon sanitary dump for recreational vehicles, security cameras, two fire water storage tanks and a direct phone line to the provost marshal’s office.

“The project will be completed in January and our 200 existing customers will be the first to move to the new lot,” said Nancy Dussault, property manager.

Personnel on the waiting list, currently comprised of 40 active-duty service members and 200 retirees, will rate first pick of the new storage spots, according to Dussault. Then it is strictly a first -come first-served basis.

Special rates apply for Marines and sailors staying at the bachelors’ enlisted quarters here.
Active-duty monthly rates begin at $20 a month with special rates available for deploying personnel.

“There will not be any maintenance or washing allowed in the lot due to environmental concerns and regulations,” said Dussault.

For more information on the services offered or to reserve a spot on the lot contact the Miramar Stables at 858-577-4139.


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