TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD, N.Y. (WWNY) - Nearly $4.5 million is going to the Watertown International Airport.
North country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the grant Wednesday.
The $4,485,493 grant will go toward constructing an aircraft rescue and fire-fighting building.
“Ensuring our airports are modernized and fully-equipped is critical to expanding our North Country tourism industry, which will in turn drive the economy and create jobs. I have been a consistent advocate on the federal level for updated transportation and infrastructure in my district, and I’m looking forward to seeing the Watertown International Airport continue to thrive with these new and improved safety measures,” said Stefanik in a news release.
The grant was awarded by the Department of Transportation.
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