Reconstruct perimeter fencing

The City of Wasilla received a Project Grant award of $380,432.63 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with an award date of May 6, 2025, and an ultimate completion date of May 5, 2029. The project delivers reconstruction of 920 linear feet of existing perimeter fencing at Wasilla airport facilities that has reached the end of its useful life and is not required under 49 CFR 1542 regulations.

This infrastructure improvement project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits by modernizing airport infrastructure. As a civilian project performed in Alaska, the grant addresses aging airport infrastructure through the replacement of deteriorated perimeter fencing, thereby enhancing airport security and operational efficiency. The four-year project period aligns with typical Airport Improvement Program implementation timelines and reflects the city's ongoing strategic approach to leveraging federal funding for critical airport infrastructure improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 920 feet of existing perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with wasilla, alaska.