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Monterey Co.: Panetta Secures $3.1 Million For Monterey, Marina Airport Improvements
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta announced Thursday that more than $3.1 million in federal funding will go toward infrastructure improvements at Monterey Regional Airport and Marina Municipal Airport.
The $3,144,720 in grants comes from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established through the bipartisan infrastructure law, according to Rep. Panetta's office.
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Monterey Regional Airport will receive $2,662,833 for construction related to the landside circulation system for its new 62,754-square-foot replacement terminal. The funding will support relocated parking and utilities as part of the project's ninth phase, a press release issued Thursday noted.
Marina Municipal Airport will receive $481,887 to reseal 3,483 feet of pavement on Runway 11/29, extending the runway's useful life and supporting airport operations.
Panetta said the funding will improve aviation infrastructure and safety while supporting construction and economic activity in the Monterey Bay region.
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The funding adds to previous federal investments in Monterey Regional Airport's replacement terminal.
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Last month, Panetta announced $2.4 million in additional FAA funding for construction inspection activities, his office said.
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