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New Bedford outlines $75 million airport revitalization; council questions costs and local share
Summary
Airport Manager Scott Service told the City Council the airport faces a roughly $75 million revitalization largely paid by grants, with a proposed local share of $3.75 million. Councilors asked about electricity increases, financing options and a $10,000 request for an updated appraisal to reset lease rates.
New Bedford Airport Manager Scott Service told the City Council on June 3 that the city is pursuing about $75 million in airport revitalization projects — largely funded by state and federal grants — and that the airportwould seek a local match of roughly $3.75 million.
The package Service described would cover terminal updates, a new air traffic control tower, maintenance buildings, parking, an ARFF (airport rescue and firefighting) facility and SRE (snow removal equipment) improvements. Service said about 95% of the project would be paid with grants, leaving roughly 5% as a local share.
Service estimated that closing or fully privatizing the airport would require buying out 20 years of FAA grant assurances and…
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