Improve airport drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the City of Lawrence, Massachusetts, a formula grant of $204,986.32 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 6, 2025, to improve airport drainage and erosion control infrastructure at Lawrence Airport. Phase 2 of this project will construct 625 linear feet of new drainage improvements and rehabilitate 225 linear feet of existing drainage systems to eliminate surface ponding on airfield areas, thereby bringing the airport into compliance with current FAA standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 5, 2029, with the work being performed in North Andover, Massachusetts.

This grant funds a portion of the eligible construction costs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) programs component of the Airport Improvement Program. The City of Lawrence's Community Development Department is coordinating the project as the prime grant recipient, with an associated Airport Infrastructure Grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses. The drainage improvements support the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a safe and efficient airport system while addressing long-term infrastructure modernization needs at the regional facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 625 feet of drainage improvements and improves 225 feet of the existing drainage system to eliminate ponding on airfield surfaces to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. . This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. . This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lawrence, massachusetts.