Opportunity in Bay County's West Bay Sector

The relocation of the Panama City - Bay County International Airport (PFN) has created tremendous opportunity for all of Northwest Florida, including the potential for better air service, more competitive air fares, economic development and the permanent protection of tens of thousands of acres surrounding West Bay. This blog is dedicated to providing accurate, up-to-date information about airport relocation and progress being made in the West Bay Sector.

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Airport Authority Obtains $6 Million Letter of Credit to Fund Environmental Protection

The Airport Authority announced it had obtained a $6 million letter of credit as part of its commitment to meet specific requirements Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands Resource Permit and the U.S Corps of Engineer’s Section 404 Permit.

The plan for relocating the airport includes unprecedented environmental protection for the entire West Bay watershed. Airport Authority Chairman Joe Tannehill said:

“We are committed to completing the new airport while providing unprecedented and perpetual protection for tens of thousands of acres of wetlands and shoreline that are such an important part of this region’s natural heritage. The 10,000 acres of mitigation lands are only part of the 41,000 acres that will be preserved when this airport is built.”

Posted by Ed Wright at 12:28 PM

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