Reconstruct airfield drainage/erosion control

The City of Sylacauga received a $144,210.53 project grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 4, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 3, 2029. The grant funds reconstruction of existing drainage infrastructure at Sylacauga Airport to eliminate ponding conditions and address erosion control issues at a facility that has reached the end of its useful life. This award represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The grant will directly benefit airport operations in Sylacauga, Alabama by improving critical drainage and erosion control infrastructure necessary for safe and efficient airport operations. The four-year project timeline accommodates design, engineering, and construction activities required to complete the airfield drainage reconstruction. As a civilian infrastructure investment, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs the existing drainage pipe to prevent ponding that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sylacauga, alabama.