DRMumbai: Twenty months after breaking ground for the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials gathered for a “topping out” ceremony at the 12-gate addition to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) in mid November.
“Today is more than a construction milestone — it’s an expression of L.A.’s openness to the world, and our connection to people from everywhere in it,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “The Midfield Satellite Concourse has created good, middle-class jobs for Angelenos — and will strengthen L.A.’s global connections when its doors open at LAX.”
At the event, Mayor Garcetti and other VIPs signed a ceremonial beam that was hoisted and placed near the top of the future ramp tower. The beam also bears the signatures of others who have had a hand in designing and constructing the new facility.
“LAX is quickly becoming the world-class airport that Angelenos demand and deserve,” said council member Mike Bonin. “I am especially excited that the Midfield Satellite Concourse will incorporate a number of sustainability features, such as using passive daylight lighting for the interior spaces, water saving plumbing fixtures and a cool roof that reduces heat absorption. These eco-friendly features will go a long way to minimizing the environmental impact of this needed new facility, and will further LAWA’s commitment to make LAX a world class airport that is also a first-class neighbour.”
