Airport Upgrades
One item that has been troublesome with the Airport infrastructure has been the underground fuel storage. Replacing the underground facilities with above ground tanks will take significant capital.
Typically the Colorado Division of Aeronautics (CDOA) makes matching funds available to Colorado communities to be utilized as matching funds for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) projects (generally 95% FAA, 2.5% CDOA, 2.5% Town) or other maintenance projects (generally 80% CDOA, 20% Town).
Last November, the Town applied for CDOA funds totaling $206,605 to upgrade the fuel system, joint/crack seal an area near the operations building, and construct a new connector off the main runway so planes don’t have to taxi to end when they are capable of leaving the runway sooner. The Town also anticipates receiving a grant for FAA funding in the amount of $235,000 for a portion of this project work. Erie’s matching share of $55,289 is available through the Airport enterprise fund.
At our last Board of Trustee meeting, approval was given to accept the funds. This upgrade is in alignment with Board goals to ensure infrastructure in town is upgraded and maintained.
- Andrew
303.482.3037
Mr. Mayor;
Its great to read that Erie’s airport is still being maintained and improved. Leon and I always had/have a soft spot in our hearts for the airport (even when it has been a pain in the “lower precinct”).
Spring is here and fly-ins and outs will be on the increase so upgrades will be appreciated.
Thanks for all of your good work.
Nancy Jo