(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, along
with U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, announced Monday the Federal Aviation Administration
is awarding over $2.6 million in federal grants to improve airports and
airport facilities in the Fourth Congressional District.
"Our local airports should be as safe and technologically advanced as
possible, and I’m pleased that these six airports are receiving this important
funding," Sen. Blanche Lincoln said. "Airport improvement funds are critical
to keeping our local airports modern and they’re a vital economic development
tool for our communities."
“This funding will go a long way toward helping Arkansas complete construction
and maintenance projects that keep our infrastructure strong and enhance
the safety of pilots and passengers,” Pryor said.
“I am pleased six airports in my district will collectively receive
$2.6 million to make critical improvements and upgrades to their facilities,”
said Ross. “Investing in our region’s airports and other transportation
facilities is a crucial step toward ensuring our region’s long-term, economic
development.”
In the Fourth Congressional District, grants were awarded as follows:
· City of Hot Springs: $1,539, 096 to improve
the runway and extend Taxiway D and construct Taxiways K and L at Memorial
Field.
· City of Arkadelphia: $217,265 to rehabilitate
the taxiway lighting system at Dexter B Florence Memorial Field.
· City of Mena: $484,176 to strengthen the
taxiway at Mena Intermountain Municipal
City of Dequeen: $150,000 to rehabilitate parking apron at J Lynn Helms
Sevier County Airport.
· Camden Regional Airport Commission: $150,000
to install perimeter fending and acquire land for approaches at Camden
Region Airport (Harrell Field).
· City of Fordyce: $61,750 to conduct airport
study that will evaluate and prioritize future development work items for
the airport. |