Louisiana Senators Secure $25,034,249.00 for Airport Projects Across the State

Members of Louisiana's delegation in the US Senate have successfully secured federal funding for several airport projects across the state. The grants, amounting to $25,034,249.00, will support vital infrastructure improvements, enhance safety measures, and promote economic growth in the region.

Key Takeaways:

• $6,000,000.00 was allocated for the Taxiway Realignment Project at Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field through a grant provided to the Lafayette Airport Commission.
• The England Economic & Industrial Development District (Alexandria) received $5,704,807.00 to support the extension of Runway 18-36 and associated improvements at Alexandria International Airport.
• The Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission secured $5,033,000.00 for the reconstruction of the West Ramp at Houma-Terrebonne Airport.
• The City of New Orleans / New Orleans Aviation Board was awarded $1,000,174.00 to construct a new terminal people mover system at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
• A total of $742,699.00 was allocated for snow removal equipment at Shreveport Airport Authority.
• $585,000.00 was secured for the construction of a new 4,800 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage at Beauregard Regional Airport.

Statistics:

• $25,034,249.00 total federal funding allocated for airport projects in Louisiana.
• 15 different airport projects across the state received funding.
• $6,000,000.00 allocated for the Taxiway Realignment Project at Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field.
• 5,704,807.00 awarded to the England Economic & Industrial Development District (Alexandria) for runway extension at Alexandria International Airport.

Sources:

• United States Senator for Louisiana Bill Cassidy
• England Economic & Industrial Development District (Alexandria)
• Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission
• City of New Orleans / New Orleans Aviation Board
• Shreveport Airport Authority
• Beauregard Parish Airport District No. 1
• Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
• City of Slidell
• City of Leesville
• Iberia Parish Airport Authority
• City of Springhill
• Jefferson Davis Airport Commission District #1
• West Carroll Kelly Airport Authority
• LaSalle Economic Development District
• Avoyelles Parish Airport Authority
• Town of Vivian
• MIL OSI USA News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)
• Multimedia Investments Ltd
• Contify.com