It is often said that one should not judge politicians or government officials by their words, but, by their actions. City officials have repeatedly stated that the Georgetown airport is not being expanded. However, a draft environmental assessment for a new expanded fuel farm indicates otherwise.
The draft environmental assessment shows that the tank capacity for aviation gasoline is being expanded from 10,000 gallons to 15,000 gallons and the tank capacity for jet fuel is being expanded from 12,000 gallons to 20,000 gallons. Thus, the total fuel capacity is being increased 59%. Why on earth would one expand the fuel capacity by 59% unless increased airport airport operations are planned?
This would be like an accountant expanding his internet capacity and workstation capacity by 59%. Why would he do that unless he plans on expanding his business? Similarly, why would a small business owner enlarge his sewer capacity, electrical system and loading dock capacity by 59% unless he expected his business to expand to require that additional capability? The answer is they would not do that.
The actions of the city to double the main runway load carrying capacity and the 59% increase in fuel farm capacity clearly indicate the city plans on increasing the airport operations to include more and heavier aircraft.
The draft environmental assessment for the new and larger fueling station at the Georgetown airport is available over the next two weeks or so.
Draft Environmental Assessment for Fuel Farm
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