Massport Stimulus Projects


The following projects have been selected to receive federal stimulus funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 .

MPA Project No. L582, Rehabilitation of Runway 9-27
MPA Project No. L795, Install Centerline Lights on Taxiway A
MPA Project No. H198, Rehabilitate Taxiways M & G
MPA Project No. M0371, Berth Electrification, Boston Fish Pier


Description of projects receiving stimulus funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Stimulus Program:

MPA Project No. L582, Rehabilitation of Runway 9-27

• Location: Boston-Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA.
• Description: This is a milling and paving project which will resurface the asphalt pavement on Runway 9-27. Construction began in July 2009 and will be completed in December 2009.
• Estimated Cost: $13,500,000
• Stimulus Funding: $13,500,000

MPA Project No. L795, Install Centerline Lights on Taxiway A

• Location: Boston-Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA.
• Description: This project will install in-pavement lights along the centerline of Taxiway A in the terminal area to enhance visibility for pilots at night and during poor weather. Construction is scheduled from June 2009 to October 2009.
• Estimated Cost: $1,500,000
• Stimulus Funding: $1,500,000

MPA Project No. H198, Rehabilitate Taxiways M & G

• Location:L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA.
• Description: This project will rehabilitate the pavements of Taxiway M and Taxiway G and improve the drainage in that area. Construction is scheduled from September 2009 to December 2009.
• Estimated Cost: $1,840,000 
• Stimulus Funding: $1,840,000 
  
  

Project receiving stimulus funding through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) as part of the EPA program to reduce diesel pollution:

MPA Project No. M0371, Berth Electrification, Boston Fish Pier

• Location: Boston Fish Pier, South Boston, MA.
• Description: This is a berth electrification project to construct ship-to-shore power stations for fishing boats and visiting vessels at the Boston Fish Pier. Construction is scheduled from September 2009 to December 2009.
• Estimated Cost: $500,000
• EPA DERA Grant Program: $400,000
• Stimulus Funding: $100,000