Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Sawyer International Airport (KSAW) receives money to repair runway lighting and replace equipment

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two United States senators announced support for a grant to benefit Sawyer International Airport.

Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin are supporting a $1,126,966 grant from the Department of Transportation to help Sawyer International Airport acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and rehabilitate their runway. According to reports, this project will fund the replacement of fire suits as well as repair their aging runway lighting system.

"Making sure passengers are able to travel to and from Marquette is vital to the state's economy," says Stabenow. "This support will help ensure that the airport can continue to keep people traveling safely and increase business activity to boost the economy."

"Transportation is an essential ingredient in economic growth and job creations, and this federal funding will help maintain vital economic links around the world for the Upper Peninsula," says Levin.


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