Marina repairs begin Published Oct. 1, 2009 By Susan Griggs 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Work at the Keesler Marina began in mid-September as part of a $1,946,688 contract for Hurricane Gustav repairs. The storm caused damage at Keesler in August 2008, according to John Myhre, construction manager for the project from Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast. The repairs, which should be completed in May, include painting of gazebos, pilings, refueling system repair, sewage pump-out station repair, dredging, dock and deck repair, electrical repair and the addition of dual connections for shore power at each slip on the east pier. The contract will accomplish initial structural and electrical repairs to docks and provide engineering survey and proposed pricing to repair other items. The work began two weeks ago on the front boardwalk and east pier.