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June 25, 2008                                                                      202.225.6572    

LoBiondo Announces $785,000 in Federal Funding for

Woodbine Municipal Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02), a member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, today announced $785,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate a runway at the Woodbine Municipal Airport.

“I am very pleased the airport will receive this substantial federal investment for safety improvements,” said LoBiondo. "The rehabilitation of this runway will ensure the airport can continue to serve as an economic driver for the local area.”

        “The Congressman and the FAA recognize the importance of the airport to Woodbine and its residents.  These improvements are needed to ensure the safety of aircraft using our airport and they will enable the airport to stay competitive locally.  Without Congressman LoBiondo’s support, this kind of project wouldn’t have been funded,” said Woodbine Mayor William Pikolycky.

        This federal grant funding is being awarded to the Woodbine Port Authority to be used to engineer, design and reconstruct runway 119 at the Woodbine Municipal Airport.

        The 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.