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City Council Considers $1.8 Billion Contract For DIA Great Hall Project

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver City Council members are considering a proposed major renovation project at Denver International Airport's main terminal.

The proposal, called the Great Hall Project would include a dramatic change to the layout inside the main terminal. It also includes a $1.8 billion price tag.

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Among other things, DIA wants to consolidate TSA checkpoints and airline ticket lobbies and move them to the sixth floor.

The plan also includes a private/public partnership with a Spanish multi-national company. As part of the contract, they would operate DIA for the next 34 years. The City of Denver would still own the airport.

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The vote is scheduled for later tonight.

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