“…In order to accurately estimate the economic impacts of construction, it is important to obtain realistic estimates of the portion of the facility construction costs that represent payments to local entities, as well as determine the source of funds used for facility construction. If facility construction results in major expenditures to local firms and/or substantial payrolls for local workers, the local economic impact can be considerable (Leistritz, 1997). The source of funds for facility construction also affects the project's economic impact.…”