WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $7,450,000 for improvement and modernization to several airports across Louisiana. Specifically, Shreveport Downtown Airport, Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, Alexandria International Airport, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Shreveport Regional Airport, Southland Field Airport, and the Lakefront Airport will all receive funding.
“Having modern, efficient airports is essential to create jobs and economic opportunity in Louisiana,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding, along with money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, will make our state a better place to live and start a business.”
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Grant Awarded |
Recipient/Agency |
Project Description |
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$215,001.00 |
Shreveport Airport Authority |
This grant will provide federal funding to expand development at the Shreveport Downtown Airport. |
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$265,000.00 |
City of Hammond |
This grant will provide federal funding for runway rehabilitation at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. |
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$1,414,607.00 |
Alexandria International Airport |
This grant will provide federal funding to rehabilitate the apron at Alexandria International Airport. |
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$1,200,000.00 |
City of New Orleans |
This grant will provide federal funding to acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. |
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$2,750,000.00 |
Shreveport Airport Authority |
This grant will provide federal funding for runway rehabilitation at Shreveport Regional Airport. |
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$36,000.00 |
Southland Field Airport |
This grant will provide federal funding to expand development at Southland Field Airport. |
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$86,500.00 |
Alexandria International Airport |
This grant will provide federal funding for runway rehabilitation at Alexandria International Airport. |
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$833,891.00 |
Lakefront Management Authority |
This grant will provide federal funding to shift the taxiway at Lakefront Airport. |
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$650,000.00 |
Lakefront Management Authority |
This grant will provide federal funding to improve the storm drainage system at Lakefront Airport. |
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