The Federal Aviation Administration has approved at least $40 million in funding for a new air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport, a project U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said will help to ease flight delays and improve safety.
"The best use for this money is investing in the safety and efficiency of an airport that serves 26 million passengers each year," Schumer said in a statement Friday.
The new tower would replace the existing 42-year-old structure, which Schumer's office said lacked the size and capability for new equipment. The building has developed leaks because of its age and the installation and removal of equipment from its roof, the statement said.
The FAA's decision to approve the funding means the project will be allotted as much money as needed to finish construction, the statement said.
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"The best use for this money is investing in the safety and efficiency of an airport that serves 26 million passengers each year," Schumer said in a statement Friday.
The new tower would replace the existing 42-year-old structure, which Schumer's office said lacked the size and capability for new equipment. The building has developed leaks because of its age and the installation and removal of equipment from its roof, the statement said.
The FAA's decision to approve the funding means the project will be allotted as much money as needed to finish construction, the statement said.
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