Sunday, July 17, 2011

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority to receive $17.9M for projects - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

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million for projects from the . The funds will build a new improve theterminal building, install airfield guidancde signs and perimeter fencing and make runway “By investing in better runways and improvexd facilities we will create good paying construction and continue to attract touristzs and businesses opportunities from around the country,” U.S. Rep. Stever Cohen, D-Memphis, said in a statement.
The MSCAA will be fully reimbursed for one taxiway construction projecty and be partially reimbursed for funds it spent on The group will also use the money to install movingy walkways from the new parking garage to the Airfield guidance signs will help ease traffic flow arounddthe airport. Also, the east gate will be relocated to improve accesz for future development atthe airport. The funds will also rehabilitate the existingg runway pavement and widenb the taxiway forlarger aircraft. The grant was awardes through the AirImprovement Program. It helps airport s modernize air trafficcontrol systems, expand runwayse and improve airport facilities.

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