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Mon, Jun 04, 2007

New Jersey Airport, School Receive FAA Grant Upgrades

Improvements Mean Savings For County, Quieter Learning Environment For Kids

The Federal Aviation Administration was handing out money in New Jersey last Thursday. The agency awarded the Trenton-Mercer Airport in Trenton, NJ more than $3.7 million for taxiway upgrades while awarding Lincoln Elementary School in Kearny more than $11.8 million to help soundproof the 650-student school located near Newark Liberty International Airport.

The awards were presented through US Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez of New Jersey, according to the Trenton Times.

Aircraft noise near EWR adversely affects the teaching environment in local schools, according to Menendez.

"Students shouldn't have to worry about excess noise and unnecessary distractions at school," he said. "These funds will ensure that Lincoln Elementary School will continue to be a positive and productive learning environment."

"Soundproofing the school will allow children to focus and learn without interruption," said Sen. Lautenberg of the school's award.

 The airport's award is earmarked for signage, markings and improved drainage on taxiways A, C and J, according to Lautenberg.

"These are critical funds that will improve runway safety at the airport. Airport runways and taxiways at Trenton Mercer Airport need regular upgrades to improve safety and prevent accidents," said Sen. Lautenberg.

The taxiway project, assigned to Intercounty Paving of Hackettstown, is expected to cost approximately $5.86 million according to Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. The county's share comes to $275,000 and the rest from other grants.

According to Hughes, the project will benefit the county with increased annual savings. In particular, new LED lighting, lasting up to 20,000 hours, will replace bulbs only lasting around 500 hours. 

FMI: www.nj.gov/counties/mercer/departments/airport, www.menendez.senate.gov/newsroom, www.lautenberg.senate.gov/newsroom

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