July 3, 2019 9:00 a.m.
Congressman Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has announced that $120,000 in Airport Improvement Grants for the Cottage Grove State Airport are coming from the Federal Aviation Administration.
A release from DeFazio said the money will go towards the installation of the airport’s perimeter fencing, a critical safety update that will provide enhanced protections for the facility.
DeFazio said “Its imperative that we continue to invest in Oregon’s rural airports in order to keep local economies moving”. DeFazio said he will continue to push for funds like these to “keep air travel in our communities safe and efficient”.