typical of your federal money is needed for everything projects
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2017/06/alameda-corridor-ponzi-scheme/
That's exactly the dilemma that any private entity faces in a capital-intensive industry. If the industry in question relies on a very expensive asset with a long cost recovery period, it will often only make the investment if it is not subject to a business environment with competitive pricing. That's the basis of a "public utility" business model.