Rep. Panetta Announces $9.4 Million Federal Grant for Monterey Regional Airport

SALINAS, CA – Today, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) announced a $9,483,367 grant through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program to Monterey Regional Airport. The grant specifically will be for the Safety Enhancement Program (SEP) Phase C Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Facility relocation. This funding will provide the necessary resources for the design, engineering, construction, and construction management of the newly relocated Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility at the Monterey Regional Airport.

"The Monterey Regional Airport, which serves as a driver for tourism and economic activity in the region, requires the necessary federal investments to ensure emergency preparedness and the highest level of operational safety," said Rep. Jimmy Panetta. "This investment in the Monterey Regional Airport demonstrates the federal government's support for our local transportation infrastructure and the people it serves throughout the region. The relocation of this facility will pay dividends for years to come, protecting the lives and livelihoods of our people here on the Central Coast."

"Monterey Regional Airport is pleased the FAA today announced this important investment in our airport. The grant allows us to take the next step in our effort toward completing the Safety Enhancement Program," said Michael LaPier, Executive Director, Monterey Regional Airport. "We'd like to thank Rep. Panetta and his staff for working on our behalf in Washington to secure this important grant funding."

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