Cassidy Announces $14.9 Million for Louisiana Airport Improvements from His Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON –
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana airports will receive $14,860,012.00 in federal funding through his
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
. The funding will support terminal upgrades, hangar construction, taxiway rehabilitation, and other improvements to enhance passenger safety, travel experience, and operational efficiency across the state.
“Louisiana’s airports welcome visitors, move goods, and support jobs,”
said Dr. Cassidy.
“These investments improve safety and efficiency today but also make sure our airports keep up with the demands of the future.”
Funding Amount
Recipient
Project Description
$5,778,750.00
City of New Orleans and New Orleans Aviation Board
This grant provides federal funding to reconstruct the existing north terminal by installing new automated passenger exit lanes to improve the movement of passengers and baggage.
$4,232,101.00
Shreveport Airport Authority
This grant provides federal funding to reconstruct 8,882 square feet of the existing terminal, including the Federal Inspection Station, that has reached the end of its useful life.
$1,875,000.00
City of New Orleans and New Orleans Aviation Board
This grant provides federal funding to improve 22,000 square feet of the existing terminal north, including concessions, security, and ground transportation areas.
$712,500.00
City of Slidell
This grant provides federal funding to clear land for the relocation of transmission lines to enhance safety at Slidell Airport.
$563,000.00
Beauregard Parish Airport District No. 1
This grant provides federal funding to construct a new 5,000 square foot hangar for aircraft storage to support airport self-sustainability.
$447,366.00
Concordia Parish Airport Authority
This grant provides federal funding to construct a new 3,300 square foot hangar for aircraft storage to support revenue generation and self-sustainability.
$325,000.00
Shreveport Airport Authority
This grant provides federal funding to reconstruct 5,750 square yards of the Northwestern Apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.
$300,457.00
City of Springhill
This grant provides federal funding to expand an existing fuel farm by adding two self-service pumps to increase fuel availability and support airport operations.
$289,800.00
City of Bastrop
This grant provides federal funding to construct a new airfield drainage system to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.
$120,000.00
Town of Vivian
This grant provides federal funding to construct a new fuel farm by adding one fuel tank to expand fuel availability and support airport self-sustainability.
$108,038.00
St. Mary Parish Government
This grant provides federal funding for design work to rehabilitate 5,399 feet of Taxiway A pavement to maintain structural integrity and extend its useful life.
$108,000.00
Town of Many
This grant provides federal funding to construct a new 2,500 square foot hangar for aircraft storage to support airport self-sustainability.
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