The state Senate recently approved an additional $2 million for the Airport Terminal Building Expansion project in Westmoreland County.
This brings the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding in support of the project to more than $6.5 million.
“Strong support from Gov. Tom Wolf and Interim Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward played a pivotal role in securing this funding,” Gabe Monzo, Westmoreland County Airport Authority executive director, said. “The additional $2 million in RACP sets the stage for the expansion of the terminal facilities at our airport. It is imperative that we stay on track for our airport infrastructure to meet existing and future FAA and TSA requirements.”
The airport authority will use the funding for critical expansion projects, additional employment training, job creation, and community services.
“Community and economic development go hand-in-hand,” Interim Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland County) said. “We have been working closely with the Westmoreland County Airport Authority to help to continue to advance and integrate our air transportation options to continue to strengthen our local economy while enhancing our community assets and improving the quality of life for our residents.”
The funding is in addition to the RACP awards announced in October.