CHARLOTTE — Construction of the new airport overlook is expected to get underway soon.
On Monday night, the Charlotte City Council approved the $8-million contract.
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The new overlook will feature views of the runway, two playgrounds, restrooms, and plenty of picnic tables.
For Rock Hill mom Sarah Aycock, the opening of the overlook will provide a fun, safe space for her children to watch planes land and take off.
“I think that this is going to be a great addition to the area,” Aycock said. “My kids love to go and watch the airplanes, and right now there isn’t a whole lot.”
The overlook is expected to open at the end of next year.
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