FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 26, 1998
Contact: Bill Mosley
Tel: (202) 366-5571
DOT 34-98
VICE PRESIDENT GORE AND SECRETARY
SLATER
ANNOUNCE AIRPORT GRANTS FOR TENNESSEE
Vice President Al Gore and Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater today announced the award of $6.8 million for improvements at airports in Tennessee.
"Traffic at Tennessee’s airports has helped fuel the region’s vibrant economy," said Vice President Gore. "President Clinton and I are committed to strengthening economic security and improving transportation safety. This investment is good for the economy of Tennessee and our nation."
The bulk of the funding, $4.8 million, was awarded to the state government for various airport development projects under the state block grant program.
There were two grants to individual airports. Nashville International Airport received $1.7 million to construct water quality and drainage treatment facilities. In addition, Chattanooga’s Lovell Field received $300,000 to acquire land for noise compatibility.
The funds come from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.
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