Kaptur: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Secures $8 Million in Construction Funds to House New Snow Removal Equipment

September 12, 2016

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today joined with the Federal Aviation Agency, or FAA, to announce that Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will receive an additional $8 million in airport improvement funds. Specifically, the funds are to construct a 124,200 square foot building to house new and replacement snow removal equipment purchased with a separate $7.1 million FAA grant award made in July 2016.

The funds intended for construction and the housing of the new and replacement snow removal equipment are timely, as Cleveland Hopkins’ need to improve its snow removal practices has been a priority of both Congresswoman Kaptur and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“These funds will give Cleveland Hopkins additional resources to prepare for snow conditions for the foreseeable future,” said Congresswoman Kaptur, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “The new construction will extend the lifespan of the new and replacement snow removal equipment recently purchased with other funds. It’s very timely, given the importance of Cleveland Hopkins to the economy, creating jobs, and the quality of life of the entire northcoast Ohio region.”

The FAA informed Congresswoman Kaptur late this afternoon of the $8 million grant:

This grant will provide federal funding for the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Ohio.
• This project will fund the construction of a 124,200 square foot snow removal equipment building to extend the life of the equipment by protecting it from adverse weather conditions.
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a medium-hub primary airport associated with Cleveland, Ohio.
• The local point of contact is Mr. Fred Szabo, Interim Director of Cleveland Airports.

Background:

Source: https://grants.ost.dot.gov/public/ViewMessage.cfm?MsgID=kt9no4hvw3

To contact Mr. Fred Szabo, Interim Director of Cleveland Airports: (216) 265-6000.

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