SCTAC received FAA grant
August 11, 2010
GREENVILLE, SC – August 10, 2010 – In 2009, SCTAC lobbied state officials to begin vital renovations to Donaldson Field’s Taxiway B, and that project has received an important economic gain. The Federal Aviation Administration has appropriated $856,425.00 for Phase 1 and site preparation completion for the Taxiway.
The grant will also provide funding for the construction of a new electrical vault and the first phase of construction. The new vault is required for a more reliable airfield lighting system and the taxiway extension is required to complete the full parallel taxiway system for continued operational safety on the airfield. Increased efficiency for air traffic flow will also be a major benefit once the construction is complete.
“This funding will contribute to the fundamental improvements of Donaldson Field which will allow SCTAC to be more competitive for future tenant establishment and enhance current tenant services”, said Jody Bryson, President and CEO of SCTAC.
SCTAC is recognized as a major hub for industrial, technological and aviation facilities, and provides direct access to an airport infrastructure that contains an aircraft maintenance and modification center suited for air cargo and aviation-related businesses.
“Our business is economic development and our intention is job creation and sustainment. Recognition from state and federal agencies can only facilitate the development of SCTAC to become a more attractive candidate for future tenants, as well as maintain corporate service and growth within the Center”, said John Hopkins, Board Director for SCTAC.
About SCTAC
The South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center is unique to the state of South Carolina. It is the largest general aviation airport in S.C. with more than 50,000 flights annually and its total economic impact exceeds $1 billion, more than all general aviation airports in the state combined. No other business facility has a general aviation airport, a state-of-the-art control tower and an 8,000 ft. runway capable of handling large aircraft.
