For Release: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

GATEWAY TERMINALS LLC, TRI-CITY REGIONAL PORT DISTRICT RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that two local organizations have received Port Security grants through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Gateway Terminals, LLC, located in Sauget, has received a $1,405,438 grant and the Tri-City Regional Port District has received a $190,000 grant. The funds will be used for security improvements.

“These are important economic engines for our area, and the bi-state region is a major transportation and energy hub,” said Costello, a former law enforcement official and senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “This is important funding that will help ensure the safety of these facilities and the region.”

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