Community Project Funding Submissions
Appropriations Committee Community Project Funding Requests
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Project Title: Pago Pago Airport Passenger Terminal Reconstruction Project
- Project Recipient: Pago Pago International Airport
- Recipient Address: 639 Airport Road, Pago Pago, American Samoa, 96799
- Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The new passenger terminal will be key to maintaining medical, economic, and personal travel for this isolated U.S. Territory. The existing passenger terminal has suffered significant damage due to severe storms and weather events in recent years, including declared disasters. The new terminal will have more resilient facilities with improved capacity and LEED building certification, full ADA accessibility, and clean, sustainable energy. The new building will meet current building codes and will be built to withstand increasingly impactful climactic events. This project will result in a key regional hub for essential air travel in the region for years to come.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: Pago Pago International Airport is American Samoa’s main airport; and is in need of remediation and modernization to meet current standards.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter.
- Project Title: Port of Pago Pago Development
- Project Recipient: American Samoa Department of Port Administration
- Recipient Address: 639 Airport Road, Pago Pago, American Samoa, 96799
- Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The project focuses on rehabilitating the Container Yard of the Port of Pago Pago. Its primary goal is to address the extensive damage to the pavement that has occurred over the years. The proposed improvements involve removing the existing pavement, reinforcing the sediment and foundation, and installing new concrete slabs. Additionally, the project includes the implementation of a new and enhanced drainage system to prevent the accumulation of oil and water in the yard. The project aims to address these challenges by implementing necessary improvements to the container yard. This includes the installation of new concrete pavement and an upgraded drainage system, ultimately fostering a safer port environment and enhancing operational efficiency.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The Port of Pago Pago is American Samoa’s main container terminal, and is need of remediation and modernization to meet the needs of the territory.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter.
- Project Title: Tutuila Mountain Road Project
- Project Recipient: American Samoa Department of Public Works
- Recipient Address: Department of Public Works, 1st Floor, Tafuna, American Samoa, 96799
- Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: This project will build a new road, as an alternative route to the main 001 highway. Benefits of this project will address sea level rise, allow for an evacuation route, increase mobility between the airport and seaport, and accessibility to critical infrastructure and services.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: This project will benefit the community by providing alternative routes of transportation for the residents of American Samoa, especially in the mountainous interior.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter.
Energy & Water
- Project Title: Nu’uuli Shoreline Protection
- Project Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Recipient Address: 230 Otake Street, Fort Shafter, HI 96858
- Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The proposed project is a shoreline revetment protection located at Nu’uuli Village, Tutuila, American Samoa. The existing coastline has major erosion and is close to the residential area of the community. This situation poses hazard to the community during high surf and strong wave action due to overtopping.
Explanation of Taxpayer Value: The proposed shoreline protection will improve safety to the community and minimize contamination to the marine habitat by stopping further erosion along the coastline. This proposed project is to regain the land loss and stop the danger of marine species and habitat loss due to sedimentation and contamination.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Certification Letter.