Tonkin + Taylor provided specialist geotechnical services for the redevelopment of the Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) passenger terminal in American Samoa, working as a subconsultant to Woolpert. The new terminal forms part of the American Samoa Government’s long-term investment in modernising the territory’s primary aviation gateway, improving resilience, accessibility and capacity for the South Pacific’s only U.S. territory.
Drawing on over 40 years of experience in American Samoa, Tonkin + Taylor delivered a detailed ground investigation and site-specific seismic hazard analysis to inform foundation design for this essential (Risk Category IV) facility. Our work reduced geotechnical uncertainty and provided critical design inputs for a resilient terminal capable of performing under the region’s challenging geological and environmental conditions.
