Work, living conditions improve with ongoing construction projects Published Nov. 3, 2009 DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- In an effort to improve the quality of life and safety of Dyess Airmen, construction projects are ongoing. The following are construction projects past, present and future. Recently finished projects The gym floor has been repaired. Thirty-four dorm cameras were installed to aid in the reduction of vandalism and provide more security to dorm occupants. Old unoccupied buildings such as family support center, Child Development Center, fire department and the alert facility have been cleared to reach the Air Force reduction goal of 20 percent by 2020. Underway projects Renovation to dormitory building 6113 began Oct. 26 and is scheduled to be finished in December. The renovations include new furniture, game tables and portraits. The control tower is undergoing construction on the interior fire suppression system and is scheduled to be complete January 2010. Rain delays have slowed the process of the removal of old gas lines. The completion of this project is projected to be in February 2010. Contractors are working on interior drywall and bricklaying at the main medical entrance, scheduled to be completed in January 2010. The avionics building is getting new floors, new ceilings and a new roof, scheduled to be completed April 2010. Upcoming projects Construction to the base theater is scheduled to start Nov. 23 and is scheduled to be completed March 2011. The renovated theater will hold more than 600 people and will have a wheel chair viewing area. Repairs to the taxiways on the flightline will begin after funds have been secured from Air Combat Command.