Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU) to receive new snow removal equipment

CHIPPEWA COUNTY — U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow announced this week that the EDC of Chippewa County will receive $71,250 for new snow removal equipment at Chippewa County International Airport at Kincheloe.

The equipment will assist in the airport’s ability to clear the airfield during the winter. The funding comes from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“When severe winter weather strikes, it is vital that Michigan airports are equipped with the tools needed to quickly clear runways and facilitate safe air travel,” said Senator Peters. “This funding will improve airport operations and help those traveling to and from the Upper Peninsula reach their destinations safely.”

“This investment will make travelling to and from the Upper Peninsula safer and more efficient,” said Senator Stabenow. “By supporting Chippewa Airport, we’re also encouraging businesses to invest in the region and create jobs.”

The equipment will be purchased from O’Connor’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Pickford.

Last summer $3.3 million dollars in federal funds were used to repave the 7,200 foot main runway, with Payne and Dolan the primary contractor.

This summer Roy Electric was the prime contractor for a 1.5 million dollar lighting project, which installed new runway lights and made major improvements to wiring and navigational systems.

In both major projects, other area contractors and vendors benefiting as well.

All FAA grants to Chippewa County International are supported by state matching funds and local matching funds provided by Chippewa County and the Chippewa County EDC.

Source:  http://www.sooeveningnews.com

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