WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration will award funding to the Eunice Airport and the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport in Patterson, LA.
The Eunice Airport will receive a $450,000 grant to reconstruct and repair 8,700 square yards of the south apron pavement. The Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport will receive a $513,162 grant to reconstruct 19,600 feet of existing perimeter fencing.
Congressman Higgins released the following statement:
“Local airports are critical economic and industrial engines for South Louisiana. These investments will provide much-needed infrastructure improvements and ensure that our local airports can continue to expand and support local commerce.”