Authority approves $661,712 for air curtains to reduce humidity at Dome by Rudder Mills

The Virginia Beach Development Authority approved a resolution on June 9 authorizing serviceability improvements to the Dome by Rudder Mills, including installation of air curtains intended to reduce humid air infiltration and condensation during summer nights.

Emily summarized feasibility work and consultant input, saying the air curtains are designed to stabilize internal temperatures and that acoustician analysis indicated noise impacts would be mitigated by covers and high mounting locations. Staff proposed using residual Atlantic Park capital maintenance funds for the $661,712 project to complete work before peak summer conditions.

During the vote, three board members recorded abstentions; staff noted the abstentions would be included in the record and the resolution carried.