Reconstruct wildlife perimeter fencing

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded County of Oneida a Project Grant totaling $214,500 on August 27, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to support wildlife perimeter fencing reconstruction at airports associated with Rome, New York. This grant funds Phase 1 (design) of a comprehensive project that will reconstruct 19,000 linear feet of existing wildlife fencing and replace four existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives at the Utica, New York airport facility. The project is scheduled for completion by August 26, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure nationwide, including safety enhancements such as wildlife mitigation measures. This award reflects the FAA's commitment to maintaining safe and efficient airport operations while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 19,000 feet of existing wildlife fencing and 4 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. The grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rome, new york.