Reconstruct wildlife perimeter fencing

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund the reconstruction of 10,330 feet of existing wildlife perimeter fencing and 3 gates at the Range Regional Airport and Kelly Lake Airport in Hibbing, Minnesota.

The $1,065,160 grant will support Phase 1 of this infrastructure project, which involves the design and construction of the wildlife perimeter fence on the north and west ends of the airport. The project aims to replace aging fencing and gates that have reached the end of their useful lives, enhancing the safety and security of the airport's operations. This federal funding will directly benefit the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority, the local government entity that owns and operates the airports. The project is expected to be completed by September 10, 2028.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 10,330 feet of existing wildlife fencing and 3 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design and construction of wildlife perimeter fence on north and west ends of the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hibbing, minnesota.