Reconstruct perimeter fencing required by 49 CFR 1542; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct apron

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded Brown County, Wisconsin a $6,324,155.56 project grant under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds reconstruction of perimeter fencing, taxiways, and aprons at the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport in Howard, Wisconsin to comply with federal security regulations and address the end of useful life for certain airport infrastructure. Specifically, the grant provides for reconstruction of 1,970 feet of taxiways, 18,230 square yards of terminal apron, and 300 feet of taxiway pavement. The funding supports the final construction phase of upgrades that will benefit aviation operations and compliance at the airport serving the Green Bay, Wisconsin area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project installs security enhancements required by title 49 code of federal regulations, part 1542. The security project was coordinated with mark lendvay, federal security director, transportation security administration, on july 8, 2020. This project reconstructs 1,970 feet of the existing taxiways d and D3 pavements that have reached the end of their useful lives. This project reconstructs 18,230 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 300 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with green BAY, wisconsin.