Published: May 13, 2008 03:50 pm            

Airport receives money to install new runway lights

Monticello — The Wayne County Airport has received $350,000 to install new runway

lights at the facility, according to a recent announcement by

Represen-tative Harold Rogers.

The money has been awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration.

The new lighting system will replace a 40-year-old system that was

beyond repair, increasing traffic capacity and safety.

"Investing in regional airports makes available additional modes of

travel," stated Rogers. "Economic development depends on a strong, reliable

transportation infrastructure."

Wayne County Judge-Executive Greg Rankin was very pleased to learn about

the funding for the airport.

"This will help us replace something that is really old and really

outdated," stated Rankin. "We appreciate the efforts of the Airport Board

and Congressman Rogers on this project. The airport is a big key to the

long-term economic development of this community...A lot of people come in

and out of here through the airport and that is their first impression of

Wayne County. Hopefully, this will help us give a better impression of Wayne

County."

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rogers works

to provide funding for important initiatives in the fifth Congressional

district.

        

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