The official start to the construction phase takes place at the Boone County Regional Airport.
On Tuesday, Airport Director Judy McCutcheon welcomed guests including Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson and Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $7 million terminal that is being funded by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. According to a release from the City of Harrison last year, McCutcheon stated that the existing terminal is nearly 60 years old and this grant will help modernize the facility and allow for possible expansion of air service.
The terminal will by 7,100 square feet and will feature modernized waiting areas, conference rooms, expanded parking, and enhanced spaces for tenants such as rental car agencies, airline counters, a pilot’s lounge, and upgraded landscaping and exterior design.
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