Install perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542.

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded a $998,433.11 Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to the Marion County Commission of Hamilton, Alabama. The grant will fund the installation of 7,900 feet of wildlife fencing at the Hamilton, Alabama airport as the first phase of a larger 28,135-foot fencing project. This fencing enhancement is intended to improve safety by mitigating wildlife hazards, as identified in the airport's Federal Aviation Administration-approved Wildlife Hazard Assessment. The fencing installation supported by this June 15, 2022 grant award is expected to be completed by June 14, 2026 and will benefit airport operations associated with Hamilton, Alabama.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs 28,135 feet of wildlife fencing to enhance safe airfield operations by mitigating wildlife hazards. This project is in a federal aviation administration approved wildlife hazard assessment. . This grant funds the first phase, which installs the initial 7,900 feet of wildlife fencing. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hamilton, alabama.