Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is set to receive a $35 million boost for terminal upgrades as part of the ongoing infrastructure enhancements facilitated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law. Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have announced the additional funding, which is earmarked for significant improvements to the airport's Central Utility Plant.
Building upon a previously announced $36 million investment that commenced the modernization efforts, the new funds are expected to help quickly further develop one of the state's key economic hubs. "Our historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for Arizona communities," Senator Kelly stated, expressing the significance of the investment for Arizonans. Meanwhile, Senator Sinema emphasized the benefits of the upgrades, noting that they will "improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility at Phoenix Sky Harbor – allowing Arizonans to safely travel with ease and peace of mind." These developments, as reported in a recent press release provided by Senator Kelly's office.
The $35 million grant from the Airport Terminal Program, a feature of Kelly and Sinema's law, is set to be utilized for an array of enhancements. Upgrades to critical components of the Central Utility Plant, including chillers, condensing water pumps, plant piping, heat exchangers, and cooling towers, are among the planned improvements.
Reflective of a broader $25 billion commitment to American aviation infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this focus on airport development with a historic level of funding highlights a concerted effort to profoundly reform the nation's airport terminals, Air Traffic Control towers, and related infrastructure. Senator Kelly underscored the law's wide-reaching support base in his announcement, from organizations like The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to labor unions such as The AFL-CIO and a variety of stakeholders in between.
