Construct/expand fuel farm

The City of Taunton, through its Airport Division operating Taunton Municipal Airport, received a $159,000 Project Grant award dated August 5, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which includes Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expanded eligibility provisions. The grant funds Phase 1 of a fuel farm expansion project at the non-primary airport in East Taunton, Massachusetts, with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2029. Phase 1 consists of preparation and documentation of a Categorical Exclusion, which is an environmental compliance requirement necessary to advance the broader infrastructure expansion initiative.

The underlying project scope involves expanding the existing fuel facility by adding one fuel tank for a new fuel type to enhance the airport's operational self-sustainability and revenue generation capabilities. This infrastructure improvement aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment and the modernization of the nationwide airport system. The Categorical Exclusion documentation prepared under this Phase 1 funding will establish the environmental baseline and compliance framework required before proceeding to subsequent project phases, including design and construction activities.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel facility at a non-primary airport by adding one fuel tank for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of preparation of a documented categorical exclusion. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with taunton, massachusetts.