Over the next several years, the Department of Airports will receive more than $16 million to fund six capital projects estimated at $22.4 million.
Projects are as follows:
•Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility on Eglin Air Force Base, $3.3 million
•Destin Air Traffic Control Tower, $5 million
•Foy Shaw Access Road at Bob Sikes Airport, $7.5 million
•Northwest Florida Regional Airport Baggage Handling and Inspection System, $4.5 million
•Two new passenger loading bridges, $1.9 million
•Four new bag lifts for such bridges, $200,000
Okaloosa commissioners approved for the department to pursue a bridge loan to assist in funding until all other funds are received.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Bob Sikes Airport access road among planned capital projects