Courtesy of Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s Office:
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced two federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation for airports on the central coast of California.
The Hollister Municipal Airport was awarded a federal grant totaling $5,058,345.00 for taxiway construction.
The Monterey Peninsula Airport was awarded a federal grant totaling $5,122,054.00 for runway safety improvements.
“Federal support for local infrastructure investments is vitally important. I am proud to have helped to secure these funds for the Hollister and Monterey Peninsula airports,” said Congressman Panetta. “These improvements will provide safe, reliable aviation conditions to the community and support our region’s businesses.”