FAA grants $5 million to residents for noise levels

Middlebury, Conn. (WTNH) - The FAA will provide $5 million in federal grant funding to residents affected by noise levels.

Congressman Chris Murphy spearheaded the project to get Middlebury residents who were affected by noise levels at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport.

Murphy claims that esidents of the Triangle Hills area of Middlebury have been adversely impacted by the growth in air traffic in and out of the airport.

The grant will fund the land acquisition of approximately 15 homes, including relocation of approximately 38 residents adversely impacted by noise.

"Although I would have preferred this funding had been released far sooner, I'm glad to see that the FAA is making good on its promise to the residents of Triangle Hills," said Murphy. "I've fought for years to secure this funding and ensure that home purchase valuations are fair and timely. This $5 million will go a long way toward moving affected homeowners at Waterbury-Oxford. "

Murphy has been pushing the FAA to expedite funding for this project since he came into office.