Reconstruct perimeter fencing; obstruction marking\lighting\removal

This federal Project Grant award, provided through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), is funding a $189,864 infrastructure project for the Town of Bethel, Maine. The grant supports the second phase of a multi-year initiative to reconstruct 450 feet of existing perimeter fencing and remove vegetative obstructions identified as obstacles within the runway design surfaces. This will bring the airport into conformity with current FAA standards. The award also covers the removal of obstructions from the Runway 14 and Runway 32 ends. This federal funding will enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resilience for the Bethel, Maine airport.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 450 feet of existing perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 that has reached the end of its useful life. . This project removes vegetative obstructions identified as obstacles within the runway design surfaces by the federal aviation administration to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of constructing the 450 feet of perimeter fencing. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of removing obstructions from runway 14 end. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of removing obstructions from runway 32 end. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bethel, maine.