By Dewey Terrill
Little Apple Post
Manhattan Regional Airport Advisory Board members received good news Monday on a state grant that will cover the local 10% share of the cost of new airport hangars. The Manhattan City Commission must still consider approval of the grant at their Aug. 20 meeting.
Construction on a six-bay hangar and on a two-bay hangar is proceeding. The two-bay is expected to be completed by Sept. 24 and the six-bay by Oct. 16.
Phase III site work would begin Oct. 17 and end by Oct. 30.
The contract end date for the overall project is Dec. 24.
The FAA share of the overall project is calculated at $2,538, 000 and the city of Manhattan share $282,000. The state grant share would cover the city's share.
( Cover photo - Manhattan Regional Airport )