July 1, 2016
Eastern Slope Regional, Augusta State airports land $900K in grants
By Staff
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins have announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $947,680 in grant funding to two airports in Maine.
The funding, which was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration, will go to the following airports:
- Eastern Slope Regional Airport in Fryeburg will receive $552,986 to fund reconstruction of approximately 7,800 square yards of the existing apron pavement that has reached the end of its use.
- Augusta State Airport in Augusta will receive $394,694 to fund rehabilitation of the apron, runway and taxiway pavement, as well as removing obstructions on the runway.
“In a rural state like Maine, regional airports are important pieces of our transportation system that help strengthen the tourism industry and support jobs across our state,” Sens. Collins and King said in a joint statement. “This funding will bolster our transportation infrastructure and help support local economies across Maine.”
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