SNYDER ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION FOR SALINE CO. AIRPORT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Saline County Airport in Benton is set to receive $1 million in federal aid through the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for FY05 that passed the House today, announced U.S. Representative Vic Snyder.

The funding included in the bill, which must still pass the U.S. Senate, will be used to purchase and install an instrument landing system.

“Working with the folks in Saline County over the past several years to build this airport has been a very rewarding process,” said Congressman Snyder. “The new airport will mean increased safety and efficiency for the flying public in Saline County and all of Central Arkansas. Funding to purchase and install an instrument landing system will help.”

Upon completion, which is expected in the fall of 2005, the Saline County Airport will have a 5,000 foot runway and full parallel taxiway, apron, tie-down space for 30 aircraft, fueling facilities, and a 4,000 square foot terminal.

The project has received $15,197,415 in federal funds to date. 1,200 acres of donated land outside of Bryant was used for the county’s local match.

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