WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-7) announced that $8,849,665 has been awarded to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport for security enhancements, VALE Infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation funds were awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration.

“This critical funding will provide funding to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to improve both the environmental impact and safety concerns of the airport,” said Congresswoman Sewell. “These are the types of funding opportunities that will make the State of Alabama and the 7th Congressional District stronger by creating jobs and improving the quality of our state’s largest airport.” 

 “We believe that each of these grants speaks volumes for the level of support and confidence in this terminal project,” said Alfonso Denson, President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority. “We are sincerely thankful for the support from every person involved in securing these grants.”

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has been granted $6,001,875 for terminal security enhancements and $2,847,790 for VALE Infrastructure. Through the Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program (VALE), the Birmingham Airport will be able to finance low emission vehicles, refueling and recharging stations, gas electrification, and other air quality improvements. By the end of the terminal modernization project, the Birmingham Airport Authority will apply for LEEDs silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable terminal project. The security grant will be used to fund several security aspects related to the terminal modernization project.  The Birmingham Airport Authority is responsible for 10% matching funds for each grant awarded. 

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Contact: Hillary Beard           202.225.2665        Hillary.Beard@mail.house.gov