Over $6 Million in grant funding will create jobs, develop infrastructure
APPLETON, WIS. – Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson joined U.S. Representative Reid Ribble, June 18, 2012, to announce grant funding awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of roughly $6 million for infrastructure development at Outagamie County Regional Airport. The federal funding will cover 90 percent of project costs, while the state and county will each contribute 5 percent.
The funding will be used to make improvements to Runway 12/30 and two taxiways. In addition, the final section of the airport perimeter road will be constructed. Improvements will begin in early August and will be complete before winter.
The project is also utilizing a sustainable approach, with the excavated material being recycled as base material on the other airport projects.
“This approach cuts down on transportation and material costs, positively impacting the bottom line, as well as the environmental impact of the project,” commented airport director, Marty Lenss.
While they were unable to attend the event on June 18, other members of the congressional delegation conveyed their support for the project.
Congressman Tom Petri, Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, commented, “I am well aware of the importance of the Outagamie airport in keeping the Fox Cities well connected to the rest of the country and the world beyond it. The ability to travel easily is one of the factors that makes the Fox Valley such a great place to live and do business, so I am pleased that the airport has been successful in getting these federal funds to help support the airport’s infrastructure.”
