The project included complete pavement rehabilitation and associated airfield improvements, restoring the runway to meet current safety, operational and performance standards.
“This project fuels regional growth by paving the way for expanded service that will benefit businesses, commuters, visitors and our communities across Greater Portland,” said one observer.
Tuesday was the first day that air traffic controllers across the country missed a paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown. At some major airports, a number of staffers have not been coming into work, leading to flight delays and cancellations.
The facilities inside the industrial park consist of a Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center affiliated with the Maine Maritime Academy and a SpaceTech facility that's part of the Maine Space Corp.