LoBiondo Announces $450,000 for ACY
Press Release
U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today announced $450,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purchase of a new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY).
"From upgrading the terminal to acquiring a new life-saving emergency response vehicle, investments made now at ACY helps strengthens our appeal to attract additional passengers and air service to South Jersey," said LoBiondo, chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. "I am proud of the success we've had in bringing more than $55 million to ACY in the past decade for such critical improvements and will continue to vigorously advocate greater connectivity of South Jersey to the nation's transportation system."
"The South Jersey Transportation Authority is pleased to acknowledge the FAA is awarding Atlantic City International Airport a grant for the acquisition of a new Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle. Congressman LoBiondo continues to deliver much needed funding, not only to ACY, but for its fire department which is responsible for critical aircraft rescue and firefighting," said Tim Kroll, Deputy Airport Director.
"With this state-of-the-art apparatus the fire department will be better equipped to quickly respond to emergencies at ACY," said Ed Conrow, Fire Chief.
In 2011, LoBiondo announced $6.7 million for the design and construction of an aircraft rescue and firefighting building at ACY which supports emergency efforts at other nearby facilities including the 177th Air National Guard Fighter Wing and FAA Technical Center.
Today's federal funding is awarded from the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. Eligible projects include those improvements related to enhancing airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns. Any professional services that are necessary for eligible projects -- such as planning, surveying, and design -- are eligible as is runway, taxiway, and apron pavement maintenance. Aviation demand at the airport must justify the projects, which must also meet federal environmental and procurement requirements.
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