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House Approves $1 Million in Federal Funding for Statesville Regional Airport
Washington, DC,
July 25, 2007
Representatives Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry yesterday secured $1 million in federal funding for the Statesville Regional Airport, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Department of Transportation Appropriations bill. The fund
Contact: Aaron Groen Foxx Shepherds Funding Through House to Improve Airport’s Infrastructure Representatives Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry yesterday secured $1 million in federal funding for the Statesville Regional Airport, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Department of Transportation Appropriations bill. The funding will be used to expand and improve the airport by bolstering the runway, ramp area, and taxiways as well as provide for land acquisition. “I am delighted that Congressman McHenry and I were able to work together to secure these vital funds,” said Congresswoman Foxx. “Helping the Statesville Airport move forward will encourage economic development by bringing new jobs to Iredell County and adding to the tax base.” “One million dollars goes a long way in strengthening the Statesville Regional Airport’s infrastructure, which will provide for greater regional travel and commerce,” said Congressman McHenry. “It is always a great experience working with Congresswoman Foxx – and especially now because Statesville will see the results of our concerted effort.” The runway, ramp area, and taxiways will be strengthened to accommodate the rapidly growing corporate aviation clientele base in and around Statesville. Additional land will be purchased to construct south taxiways and provide hangar space for corporate and general aviation aircraft. The funding will also be used to cover land costs associated with the planned runway extension. The project is strongly supported by the Federal Aviation Administration and the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation. “As Mayor of Statesville, I want to thank Congressman McHenry and Congresswoman Foxx for their continued support of the Statesville Regional Airport,” said Mayor Constantine Kutteh of Statesville “It continues to be a great source of economic development and a catalyst for additional growth for the community and surrounding area. We continue to have big hopes and dreams for our regional airport, and with their continued assistance, we hope to accomplish all of them.” ### |