3 years ago by Scott Hardy
Work on main runway will take 3-4 years to complete
Construction on the main runway at Quincy Regional Airport is set to begin next month. Scott Hardy has more.
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That's what Quincy Aldermen heard Monday night from Airport Director Sandra Shore during the second of two Budget review meetings. Shore says when construction starts depends on several factors.
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$10 million in funding for the work has been secured, including $9 million in Federal funds, along with $500,000 in state money. Those were secured last year. The city will match another $500,000. The work will correct a long-standing issue with the main runway's sight lines. Shore says a ground-breaking ceremony is set for May 5th. She also says that while work is being done on the main runway, work will also be done on another runway.
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Shore says that even with the work on both runways, Quincy Regional will have a runway open for flights. Work on the main runway should be completed in three to four years. Shore also says that the Airport will only need a subsidy from the city of just under $400,000. That's before an expected $2 million in Federal grants are given to Quincy Regional.
